Descent Quote by Edward Young
“Let no man trust the first false step of guilt; it hangs upon a precipice, whose steep descent in last perdition ends.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Night-Thoughts, 1742
Guilt creates a precarious false confidence that can lead to ruin.
In simple terms: False trust in guilt leads to downfall.
Beware of guilt’s deceptive allure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal judgments
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does guilt influence your choices?
- When is guilt useful?
Guilt can sometimes motivate positive change.