Two things inspire me to awe: the starry heavens and the moral universe within.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature's vastness and inner moral depth both inspire profound awe in the speaker. External and internal wonders drive reverence.
- In plain terms
- Nature and inner morality both inspire deep awe.
- What can you take from it?
- Find awe in both the world and your conscience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What inspires awe in you?
- Is morality as vast as the stars?
Another view
Not everyone feels awe in the same ways or from the same sources.
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