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“Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an ill, it doubles his fault.” quote by George Herbert
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“Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an ill, it doubles his fault.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

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

A good person acknowledges mistakes and transforms them into strengths, while a bad person worsens their errors.

In simple terms: Good people turn faults into virtues; bad people worsen them.

Key Takeaway

Learn from errors and improve.

Themes

self-improvement virtue mistakes

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

redemption personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn a personal fault into a virtue?
  • What prevents others from improving?
A Different Perspective

Bad people may resist change, making transformation harder.

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