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“...for my master, bad as I have thought him, is not half so bad as this woman.-To be sure she must be an atheist!” quote by Samuel Richardson
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“...for my master, bad as I have thought him, is not half so bad as this woman.-To be sure she must be an atheist!”

Samuel Richardson

About This Quote

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

The narrator doubts his master’s character but finds the woman even worse, highlighting how perceived flaws can be eclipsed by worse behavior.

In simple terms: The master isn’t as bad as the woman.

Key Takeaway

Beware judging based on limited view.

Themes

trust perception gender moral judgment

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family dynamics
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

character assessment social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions shape your judgments?
  • How do you evaluate character?
A Different Perspective

The quote reflects personal bias and may overlook context.

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