In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel…
“In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Virtue is restricted for the poor while sin is freely allowed, highlighting social injustice.
In simple terms: Sin is welcomed, virtue blocked for the poor.
Key Takeaway
Question moral double standards.
Themes
justice
inequality
morality
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- economic disparity
- religious doctrine
Key Concepts
Social critique
ethical paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies favor wrongdoing over goodness?
- How does this affect societal trust?
A Different Perspective
Virtue can also be restricted by law.