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“Christ . . . said that a man who had looked after a woman lustfully had sinned as much as the man who had seduced her. How absurd!” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“Christ . . . said that a man who had looked after a woman lustfully had sinned as much as the man who had seduced her. How absurd!”

Bertrand Russell

About This Quote

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

The quote critiques a moral double standard, equating the sin of lustful observation with that of seduction.

In simple terms: Both lustful watching and seduction are equally sinful.

Key Takeaway

Question moral inconsistencies.

Themes

morality hypocrisy gender

Mood

philosophical provocative

Type

critical thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • legal judgments
  • counseling

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy religious doctrine

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the act of desire as harmful as acting on it?
  • How do societies judge thought versus deed?
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