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“Saint Augustine! well hast thou said, That of our vices we can frame A ladder, if we will but tread Beneath our feet each deed of shame.” quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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“Saint Augustine! well hast thou said, That of our vices we can frame A ladder, if we will but tread Beneath our feet each deed of shame.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

About This Quote

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

Vices can be used as steps toward moral improvement if acknowledged.

In simple terms: Vices as ladders.

Key Takeaway

Turn flaws into growth.

Themes

morality self-improvement spirituality

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • confession
  • therapy
  • religious practice

Key Concepts

ethical ladder personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one recognize personal vices?
  • What steps lead to redemption?
A Different Perspective

Denial of vices hinders progress.

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