Famous quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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The difference between religion and morality lies simply in the classical division of things into the divine and the hum
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"The difference between religion and morality lies simply in the classical division of things into the divine and the human, if one only interprets this correctly"

- Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel's quote suggests that the distinction between religion as well as morality is based upon the conventional splitting up of the divine as well as the human. This suggests that religious beliefs is worried about the divine, while morality is concerned with the human. Religious beliefs is often viewed as a set of beliefs as well as methods that are based on a greater power, while principles is a set of concepts that guide human habits. Faith is typically viewed as a means to get in touch with the divine, while principles is viewed as a method to live a great life. Religious beliefs is usually viewed as a way to get spiritual enlightenment, while principles is viewed as a method to live a life of merit. In conclusion, Schlegel's quote suggests that religion and also morality are two distinctive ideas, each with its own purpose and meaning.

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel This quote is written / told by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel between March 10, 1772 and January 12, 1829. He was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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