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We who burrow in filth every day may be forgiven perhaps…

“We who burrow in filth every day may be forgiven perhaps the one sin that ends all sins.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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““We who burrow in filth every day may be forgiven perhaps the one sin that ends all sins.””

Vladimir Nabokov

About This Quote

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

Even the dirtiest habits can be absolved if one commits a single, ultimate transgression that ends all others.

In simple terms: One sin can erase many.

Key Takeaway

Beware of seeking a single solution to complex moral issues.

Themes

morality redemption sin

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal guilt
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual crises

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is forgiveness possible without confronting all sins?
  • What defines the ‘final sin’?
A Different Perspective

A single act may not truly erase past deeds.

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