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“As sins proceed they ever multiply, and like figures in arithmetic, the last stands for more than all that wert before it.” quote by Thomas Browne
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“As sins proceed they ever multiply, and like figures in arithmetic, the last stands for more than all that wert before it.”

Thomas Browne

About This Quote

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

Sins accumulate like numbers, where the final sin outweighs all previous ones.

In simple terms: Sins add up, the last is greatest.

Key Takeaway

Address small wrongs before they compound.

Themes

morality consequence accumulation

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal habits
  • legal systems
  • environmental policy

Key Concepts

ethics mathematics growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which small actions could become larger problems?
  • How do you prioritize moral decisions?
A Different Perspective

Not all sins are equal in impact.

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