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“This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.” quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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“This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.”

Edwin Hubbel Chapin

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 19th Century Revival, 1862

Vice corrupts human nature, lowering moral standards and dignity.

In simple terms: Vice degrades humanity.

Key Takeaway

Avoid actions that compromise integrity.

Themes

morality vice human nature

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • leadership
  • community standards

Key Concepts

ethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is all vice equally harmful?
  • Can redemption offset degradation?
A Different Perspective

Some argue vice can be a catalyst for personal growth.

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