The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The moral law commands us to make the highest possible good in a world the final object of all our conduct.
Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. And the essence of morality consists, as in art, of drawing the line somewhere.
Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral laws are written on the table of eternity.
Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty, integrity, treating people with respect.
Morality is a test of our conformity rather than our integrity.
What we call 'morals' is simply blind obedience to words of command.
Observe decorum, and it will open a path to morality.
I do not want to suggest that you have to be religious to be moral.
Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.
Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.