Excuse Quote by Evelyn Waugh
“I think there's almost nothing I can't excuse except perhaps worshiping graven images. That seems to be idiotic.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: 'Decline and Fall', 1928
The author finds almost nothing excusable except idolatry, which he deems foolish.
In simple terms: Only idol worship seems excusable.
Key Takeaway
Avoid idolizing objects or ideas.
Themes
religion
critique
logic
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- cultural criticism
- personal belief
- academic debate
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an object worthy of reverence?
- Is any reverence inherently foolish?
A Different Perspective
Idolatry may be culturally contextual.
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