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“In men whom men condemn as ill I find so much of goodness still, In men whom men pronounce divine I find so much of sin and blot, I do not dare to draw a line Between the two, where God has not.” quote by Joaquin Miller
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“In men whom men condemn as ill I find so much of goodness still, In men whom men pronounce divine I find so much of sin and blot, I do not dare to draw a line Between the two, where God has not.”

Joaquin Miller

About This Quote

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

Human nature contains both virtue and vice; divine judgment blurs the line, urging humility.

In simple terms: People have good and bad sides; judgment is complex.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and avoid binary judgments.

Themes

humanity morality humility

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑reflection
  • community building

Key Concepts

dualism theology ethical ambiguity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about others?
  • How can you practice compassionate judgment?
A Different Perspective

Simplistic moral categories can overlook nuance.

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