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.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that every society and religion establish rules and moral laws. Just like art, morality requires a point at which boundaries are set. It suggests that establishing limits is essential in order to define what is considered morally acceptable or unacceptable in a given society or religious context. Much like drawing a line in art demarcates the boundaries of a painting, setting moral boundaries is crucial for the functioning and cohesion of a society or religious group.

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