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“Because, according to the sage Solomon, wisdom does not enter into a soul that seeks after evil, and knowledge without conscienceis the ruin of the soul, it behooves you to serve, love and fear God and to put all your thoughts and hope in him, and by faith founded in charity, be joined to him…” quote by Francois Rabelais
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“Because, according to the sage Solomon, wisdom does not enter into a soul that seeks after evil, and knowledge without conscienceis the ruin of the soul, it behooves you to serve, love and fear God and to put all your thoughts and hope in him, and by faith founded in charity, be joined to him, such that you never be separated from him by sin.”

Francois Rabelais

About This Quote

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

Wisdom and knowledge must be guided by conscience and faith; without moral grounding they corrupt the soul.

In simple terms: Knowledge without conscience harms.

Key Takeaway

Align learning with moral purpose.

Themes

faithdom morality spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Personal decision
  • ethical decision making
  • spiritual practice
  • community service

Key Concepts

Conscience faith charity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure your knowledge serves good?
  • What role does faith play in your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Pure intellect alone cannot prevent moral decay.

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