Believe Quote by Victor Hugo
“I didn't believe it could be so monstrous. It's wrong to be so absorbed in divine law as not to perceive human law. Death belongs to God alone. By what right do men tough that unknown thing?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
The quote warns against letting rigid religious law blind us to human justice, emphasizing that only God can judge death.
In simple terms: Don't let strict divine law ignore human law.
Key Takeaway
Balance divine belief with human justice.
Themes
justice
religion
morality
authority
law
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtroom decisions
- policy making
- personal moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
human rights
ethical conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile religious convictions with civil law?
- When should human law take precedence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on divine law can ignore practical human needs.
