Si peccasse negamus, fallimur, et nulla est in nobis…
““Si peccasse negamus, fallimur, et nulla est in nobis veritas; If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and there's no truth in us. Why, then, belike we must sin, and so consequently die: Ay, we must die an everlasting death. What doctrine call you this, Che sera, sera,19 What will be, shall be? Divinity, adieu!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Denial of personal sin leads to self‑deception and loss of truth, ultimately resulting in spiritual death.
In simple terms: Ignoring sin blinds us to truth and leads to ruin.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge flaws to seek redemption.
Themes
sin
truth
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
self‑deception
mortality
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you hide your faults?
- What truth emerges when you accept imperfection?
A Different Perspective
Denial may temporarily protect ego but deepens moral decay.