Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration: the… — Immanuel Kant | Printable Wall Art

“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.”

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

About this quote

Kant contrasts the vast physical universe with the inner human conscience. Looking up at the night sky reminds us of how small we are in space and time. Looking inward at our capacity for reason and moral choices reveals our dignity and value as human beings. Together, these two truths evoke a profound, enduring sense of wonder and humility.

This famous line forms the opening sentence of the conclusion to Kant's 1788 philosophical work, Critique of Practical Reason. It was later inscribed on his tombstone in Königsberg, Prussia, to summarise his life's work.

People often hang this print in a home study or library to encourage quiet reflection on science, ethics, and existence.

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