Dare Quote by Anne Bradstreet
“Wickedness comes to its height by degrees. He that dares say of a less sin, Is it not a little one? will ere long say of a greater, Tush, God regards it not!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Unfaithful” (published 1650) in “The Tenth Muse L
Gradual moral decline leads to greater sin; small excuses hide larger wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Small sins grow into bigger ones if unchecked.
Key Takeaway
Beware incremental moral erosion.
Themes
morality
temptation
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- business ethics
- political policy
- environmental regulation
Key Concepts
ethical decay
self‑deception
spiritual vigilance
Questions to Reflect On
- What small compromise have you ignored?
- How can you guard against moral slip?
A Different Perspective
People may rationalize minor faults.
