This text examines the relationship between ethics and norms, challenging the common assumption that the morality of an action is primarily based on formulated rules or commands. The author employs an analogy with logic: just as logical thinking is not constituted by logical principles formulated after the fact, the ethical nature of an act does not derive from the norms themselves. While these norms serve a practical function, their validity and truth are anchored in something that transcends individual decisions and social conventions. The paper emphasizes the necessity of distinguishing between objectified norms, which are captured in language and laws, and non-objective norms, which serve as the true criteria for correctness and authenticity. These non-objective standards are ontologically superior to any human constructs and form the basis for evaluating both morality and rationality. The aim of this reflection is to demonstrate that ethical conduct arises from a deeper foundation than mere prescriptions.