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“To him who knows to prosper and does it not, to him it is sin.” quote by Edwin Louis Cole
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“To him who knows to prosper and does it not, to him it is sin.”

Edwin Louis Cole

About This Quote

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

Those who understand how to succeed yet fail to act are morally accountable.

In simple terms: Knowing success but not doing it is sinful.

Key Takeaway

Act on knowledge.

Themes

responsibility morality action

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • personal health
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

ethics personal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from acting on what you know?
  • How do you define sin in in contexts?
A Different Perspective

Success without action can harm others.

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