Ten Commandments Quotes
From dry humor to serious moral reflection.
This page moves between humor and conviction, one quote jokes about being as broke as the Ten Commandments, another insists that if God had been a liberal, we'd have gotten the Ten Suggestions instead. See Broke quotes for more of that same wit.
If God had been a liberal, we wouldn't have had the Ten Commandments - we'd have the Ten Suggestions.
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What the ten commandments set forth is a strategy. This strategy is a strategy for dominion.
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I have ten commandments. The first nine are, thou shalt not bore. The tenth is, thou shalt have right of final cut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the joke about being "broke as the Ten Commandments"?
It's a wordplay comparison, using the Commandments as an exaggerated stand-in for being completely out of money. That kind of wit connects to the Broke quotes on this site.
Is there a quote joking about the Commandments being softened?
Yes, one line imagines that if God had been more permissive, we'd have gotten Suggestions instead of firm rules. It plays on the idea of moral authority being watered down.
Does any quote insist the Commandments carry real authority?
Yes, one line firmly states the Ten Commandments were never meant as a mere suggestion, pushing back against a softer reading. It sets a more serious tone than the earlier jokes on the page.
What does the quote about a "strategy for dominion" mean?
It frames the Commandments as a deliberate plan aimed at establishing moral or spiritual authority, rather than just a list of rules. It's one of the more interpretive, heavier quotes here.
Do these quotes treat the Ten Commandments mostly humorously or seriously?
Both, the page opens with lighter wordplay and shifts toward firmer, more serious reflection on their authority and purpose. That range is worth pairing with the First quotes for more contrast.
