Avarice Quote by Alexander Pope
“At length corruption, like a general flood (So long by watchful ministers withstood), Shall deluge all; and avarice, creeping on, Spread like a low-born mist, and blot the sun.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dunciad, 1728
Corruption spreads like flood and mist, darkening truth and justice.
In simple terms: Corruption spreads, obscuring truth.
Key Takeaway
Guard against moral decay.
Themes
corruption
power
justice
Mood
somber
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- ethical training
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
flood metaphor
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels societal corruption?
- How can vigilance prevent it?
A Different Perspective
Might underestimate individual agency.
