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“Gandhi die spyker op die kop met sy omskrywing van die mens se sewe dodelike sondes: “Politics without principle. Wealth without work. Commerce without morality. Pleasure without conscience. Education without character. Science without humility. Worship without sacrifice.” quote by Abel Pienaar
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““Gandhi die spyker op die kop met sy omskrywing van die mens se sewe dodelike sondes: “Politics without principle. Wealth without work. Commerce without morality. Pleasure without conscience. Education without character. Science without humility. Worship without sacrifice.””

Abel Pienaar

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Gandhi’s list: politics, wealth, commerce, pleasure, education, science, worship all lack virtue without principles.

In simple terms: Virtue absent when principles missing.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with principles.

Themes

ethics principles social critique integrity human values

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

analysis observation

When to use this quote

  • sacred practice

Key Concepts

political integrity fair labor ethical commerce moral education humble science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which area lacks principle for you?
  • How to embed integrity daily?
A Different Perspective

principles can be ignored in practice.

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