Contempt Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“It was served of the Jesuits, that they constantly inculcated a thorough contempt of worldly things in their doctrines, but eagerly grasped at them in their lives. They were wise in their generation; for they cried down worldly things because they wanted to obtain them, and cried up spiritual things, because they wanted to dispose of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Miscellany, 1820
Jesuits criticized materialism while secretly pursuing it, showing hypocrisy in doctrine versus practice.
In simple terms: They condemned worldly things but wanted them.
Key Takeaway
Beware of preaching without practicing.
Themes
hypocrisy
religion
materialism
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- religious institutions
- political movements
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethical paradox
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice gaps between your words and actions?
- How can institutions align belief and behavior?
A Different Perspective
Critique may ignore systemic pressures that drive hypocrisy.
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