Angel Quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
“O woman! woman! thou shouldest have few sins of thine own to answer for! Thou art the author of such a book of follies in a man that it would need the tears of all the angels to blot the record out.”
About This Quote
Source Play: *The Lady of Lyons* (1849)
A woman is blamed for creating a man's folly, suggesting her influence is so corrupting that even angels' tears can't erase it.
In simple terms: A woman's influence can corrupt a man's reputation beyond repair.
Key Takeaway
Beware of corrupting influence.
Themes
responsibility
influence
guilt
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cautionary
moral
When to use this quote
- marriage
- political scandal
- media manipulation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Moral accountability
blame
angelic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal responsibility intersect with influence?
- Can one be wholly blamed for another's actions?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize women's role in men's failures.
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