Right and wrong aren't dropped from the sky. We. We make them. Against misery. Invariably, Harry, invariably--he grows confident of his ability to negotiate long words--misery follows their disobedience. Not our own, often at first not our own.
The quote reflects on the idea that concepts of right and wrong are not inherent truths but rather constructs created by people. It underscores the notion that moral standards are formed through human experience and societal agreements. This perspective suggests that our understanding of morality develops in response to the hardships and challenges we face.