Character Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“To wipe off the froth of falsehood from the foaming lips of inebriated virtue, when fresh from the sexless orgies of morality and reeling from the delirious riot of religion, may doubtless be a charitable office.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Charitable Office”, 1865,Victorian Poetry
Critiques moral hypocrisy, urging honest charity amid religious and moral chaos.
In simple terms: Be charitable despite false morals and religious turmoil.
Key Takeaway
Practice sincere kindness regardless of societal pretenses.
Themes
morality
religion
charity
Mood
critical
philosophical
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- public speaking
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
hypocrisy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true charity look like today?
- How can we discern genuine moral values?
A Different Perspective
Charity can be co‑opted by self‑interest.
