Arms Quote by Virgil
“If ye despise the human race, and mortal arms, yet remember that there is a God who is mindful of right and wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Aeneid, Book 1, lines 463‑466
The quote warns that despising humanity and violence is futile when a moral deity watches all actions.
In simple terms: Even if you reject people and war, a just God notices right and wrong.
Key Takeaway
Remember moral accountability.
Themes
morality
divine justice
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious contemplation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
ethical awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel watched by a higher moral force?
- How does this shape your behavior?
A Different Perspective
It assumes belief in a deity; non‑believers may find it irrelevant.
