Der bestirnte Himmel über mir und das moralische Gesetz in mir. — Immanuel Kant | Printable Wall Art

“Der bestirnte Himmel über mir und das moralische Gesetz in mir.”
“The starry sky above me and the moral law within me.”

Words by Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) — German philosopher.

About this quote

Kant contrasts the immense physical universe with the human capacity for morality. Looking up at the night sky fills us with awe at our physical smallness. Yet looking inward reveals our unique ability to choose what is right. Together, these two things inspire deep wonder, showing that while our bodies are tiny parts of nature, our minds possess vast moral worth.

This line appears in the conclusion of Kant's 1788 philosophical work, Critique of Practical Reason. It was so central to his thought that it was later carved into his tombstone in Königsberg.

People often hang this print in a study or bedroom to inspire quiet evening reflection on duty and wonder.

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