O woman! woman! thou shouldest have few sins of thine own…
“O woman! woman! thou shouldest have few sins of thine own to answer for! Thou art the author of such a book of follies in a man that it would need the tears of all the angels to blot the record out.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A woman is blamed for creating a man's folly, suggesting her influence is so corrupting that even angels' tears can't erase it.
In simple terms: A woman's influence can corrupt a man's reputation beyond repair.
Key Takeaway
Beware of corrupting influence.
Themes
responsibility
influence
guilt
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cautionary
moral
When to use this quote
- marriage
- political scandal
- media manipulation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Moral accountability
blame
angelic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal responsibility intersect with influence?
- Can one be wholly blamed for another's actions?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize women's role in men's failures.