Bad woman Quote by Diane Setterfield
“The doctor's wife wasn't a bad woman. She was sufficiently convinced of her own importance to believe that God actually did watch everything she did and listen to everything she said, and she was too taken up with rooting out the pride she was prone to feeling in her own holiness to notice any other failings she might have had. She was a do-gooder, which means that all the ill she did, she did without realizing it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006
A woman believes her piety makes her morally flawless, yet her self‑importance blinds her to her own faults, causing unintended harm.
In simple terms: She thinks she's holy but harms others unknowingly.
Key Takeaway
Check humility and self‑awareness.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
unintended harm
religion
pride
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community leadership
- charitable work
Key Concepts
Moral blindness
self‑deception
unconscious impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your actions align with your values?
- What blind spots might you have?
A Different Perspective
Even good intentions can cause damage if not examined.
