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Goodness Quote by Constance Fenimore Woolson

“My only wickedness is that I love you; my only goodness, the same.” quote by Constance Fenimore Woolson
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“My only wickedness is that I love you; my only goodness, the same.”

Constance Fenimore Woolson

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The House of the Seven Gables” (attributed), 1890

Expresses that love and moral quality are intertwined within a person.

In simple terms: Love and goodness are the same.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love as moral core.

Themes

philosophy emotion identity

Mood

introspective poetic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • self-reflection
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

love goodness self-concept

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love shape your moral choices?
  • Can love be both a virtue and a flaw?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize complex moral dynamics.

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