Romans 2:14 Quotes
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For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves.
Context
This line is written by Paul in Romans 2:14.
Paul's writing to the Romans about the law, sin, all that good stuff, and he mentions sort of in passing that if Gentiles (non-Jews) live God's laws even though they're not really obligated to the way the Jews are, that's really cool and God will reward them.
Where you've heard it
People who don't like to play by the rules are often accused of being "a law unto him/herself": Lance Armstrong, Richard Nixon, Jude Law, etc.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
This one may sound pretentious if overused. Be especially cautious in a competitive board game setting.