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Quotes about natural-law

Natural law is a philosophical concept that has intrigued thinkers for centuries, representing the idea that certain rights and moral values are inherent in human nature and can be universally understood through reason. Unlike laws crafted by governments, natural law is believed to be a set of principles that govern human behavior, transcending cultural and temporal boundaries. This concept suggests that there is a fundamental order to the universe, guiding individuals toward justice, fairness, and ethical conduct.

People are drawn to quotes about natural law because they resonate with a deep-seated desire for truth and justice. In a world often fraught with complexity and moral ambiguity, these quotes offer clarity and a sense of grounding. They remind us of the timeless principles that underpin human dignity and the pursuit of a just society. Whether grappling with personal dilemmas or societal challenges, individuals find solace and inspiration in the wisdom encapsulated in these reflections on natural law. By exploring these quotes, readers can connect with the enduring quest for a moral compass that aligns with the intrinsic values shared by humanity.

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Unde omnis lex humanitus posita intantum habet de ratione legis, inquantum a lege naturae derivatur. Si vero in aliquo a lege naturali discordet, iam non erit lex sed legis corruptio.
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Quaedam iura non scripta, sed omnibus scriptis certiora sunt.
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For though the law of nature be plain and intelligible to all rational creatures; yet men, being biased by their interest, as well as ignorant for want of study of it, are not apt to allow of it as a law binding to them in the application of it to their particular cases.
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they (rules) will always apply, even if you don't agree with them
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Beauty is not static. You cannot point your finger at something and say there’s beauty. Like all natural things beauty comes and goes. You have to capture it in your heart. See if you can retain it long enough to give you happiness.
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In the same way, filling a cavity restores to the tooth its natural function of chewing. Healing does not transcend our nature; it respects it.
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Natural law is superior as it allows for the pursuit of virtue genuinely initiated from within and themselves.
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Rights have become what the political sovereign or ephemeral master decides to dispense and whatever gratifies the undisciplined cravings and desires of the individual.
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The first obligation is to Truth, and that a Truth derived from an apprehension of an order more than natural or material. I think that man who will not acknowledge the Author of their being have no sanction for truth Dedication to an abiding Truth and to the spiritual aspirations of humanity excised, the pursuit of power and the gratification of concupiscence are the logical occupations of rational men in a world that is merely human and merely natural.
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HUMANS THINK THAT NATURE GIVES SERVICE TO HIM SO IT IS SERVANT OF HIS, BUT HE DOES'NT UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE CHILDREN'S OF NATURE.
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