Cigarettes Quote by Anonymous
““Have you not reason then to be ashamed and to forbear this filthy novelty, so basely grounded, so foolishly received and so grossly mistaken in the right use thereof. In your abuse thereof sinning against God harming yourselves both in person and goods, and raking also thereby the marks and notes of vanity upon you by the custom thereof making yourselves to be wondered at by all foreign civil nations and by all strangers that come among you to be scorned and held in contempt; a custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black stinking fume thereof nearest resembling the horrible stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Critique of Novelty, 17th century
The passage condemns a harmful, filthy custom, describing its physical and moral dangers and the contempt it brings.
In simple terms: A dangerous habit harms body and soul, inviting scorn.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harmful customs.
Themes
health
morality
social criticism
Mood
critical
cautionary
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- education on harmful habits
Key Concepts
public health
cultural practices
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern practices resemble this description?
- How can societies reject harmful customs?
A Different Perspective
Lacks specific context for the custom.
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