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“All amusements to which virtuous women are not admitted, are, rely upon it, deleterious in their nature.” quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
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“All amusements to which virtuous women are not admitted, are, rely upon it, deleterious in their nature.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

About This Quote

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

Activities that immoral women avoid are often harmful when they rely on them for enjoyment.

In simple terms: Bad habits are harmful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid harmful pleasures.

Themes

morality selfcontrol temptation

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

moral advisory

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • online entertainment
  • substance use

Key Concepts

virtue harmful indulgence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pleasures might be harmless for you?
  • How do you assess risk in leisure?
A Different Perspective

Not all excluded activities are harmful; context matters.

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