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“...diabolical error, when it has artfully colored its lies, easily clothes itself in the likeness of truth while very brief additions or changes corrupt the meaning of expressions; and confession, which usually works salvation, sometimes, with a slight change, inches toward death.” quote by Pope Clement XIII
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“...diabolical error, when it has artfully colored its lies, easily clothes itself in the likeness of truth while very brief additions or changes corrupt the meaning of expressions; and confession, which usually works salvation, sometimes, with a slight change, inches toward death.”

Pope Clement XIII

About This Quote

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

Artful lies masquerade as truth, but small changes corrupt meaning; confession can shift from salvation to death.

In simple terms: Deceptive art and altered confession change meaning.

Key Takeaway

Guard against subtle distortions.

Themes

deception truth confession meaning ethics

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

statement warning

When to use this quote

  • religious discourse
  • ethical debates
  • personal introspection
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

theology philosophy ling theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern truth?
  • When does confession become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be elusive in complex narratives.

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