Sin is a basilisk whose eyes are full of venom. If the eye…
“Sin is a basilisk whose eyes are full of venom. If the eye of thy soul see her first, it reflects her own poison and kills her; if she see thy soul, unseen, or seen too late, with her poison, she kills thee: since therefore thou canst not escape thy sin, let not thy sin escape thy observation.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sin is a poisonous creature that reflects its own toxicity onto the soul, causing mutual destruction.
In simple terms: Sin harms both the sinner and those around them.
Key Takeaway
Observe and confront sin early.
Themes
morality
danger
self‑reflection
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal ethics
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
spiritual poison
reciprocal harm
Questions to Reflect On
- What sins do you overlook in yourself?
- How can awareness prevent harm?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can hide sin, making it harder to notice.