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Morality without religion is only a kind of dead reckoning - an endeavor to find our place on a cloudy sea by measuring
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"Morality without religion is only a kind of dead reckoning - an endeavor to find our place on a cloudy sea by measuring the distance we have run, but without any observation of the heavenly bodies"

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow suggests that morality without faith is like browsing a ship with no recommendation to the celebrities. It is an uphill struggle, as one is looking for their way without any guidance or direction. Without religion, principles is a subjective principle, and also it is challenging to identify what is appropriate and incorrect. It resembles looking for one's way in a foggy sea, without any reference to the stars or other navigational tools. Without religious beliefs, principles refers individual point of view and analysis, and also it is tough to identify what is ideal and wrong. It is like trying to find one's way in a foggy sea, without any reference to the celebrities or various other navigational tools. Religion provides an ethical compass, and it assists to guide individuals in the appropriate instructions. Without it, morality refers individual point of view as well as interpretation, and it is difficult to identify what is best and incorrect.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote is written / told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow between February 27, 1807 and March 24, 1882. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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