--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No man's condition is so base as his…" description: "\"No man's condition is so base as his; None more accurs'd than he; for man esteems Him hateful, 'cause he seems not what he is; God hates him, 'cause he..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/francis-quarles-1740_absent_no-man-s-condition-is-so-base-as-his-non_2804650.jpg" --- # No man's condition is so base as his; None more accurs'd… ![“No man's condition is so base as his; None more accurs'd than he; for man esteems Him hateful, 'cause he seems not what he is; God hates him, 'cause he is not what he seems; What grief is absent, or what mischief can Be added to the hate of God and man?” quote by Francis Quarles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/francis-quarles-1740_absent_no-man-s-condition-is-so-base-as-his-non_2804650.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/francis-quarles-1740_absent_no-man-s-condition-is-so-base-as-his-non_2804650.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c68/francis-quarles-1740_absent_no-man-s-condition-is-so-base-as-his-non_2804650.jpg) > “No man's condition is so base as his; None more accurs'd than he; for man esteems Him hateful, 'cause he seems not what he is; God hates him, 'cause he is not what he seems; What grief is absent, or what mischief can Be added to the hate of God and man?” [Francis Quarles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francis-quarles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human beings are judged harshly when they hide their true nature, leading to mutual hatred between divine and mortal realms. **In simple terms:** People hate those who are not authentic. Key Takeaway Be true to yourself. Themes authenticity judgment spiritual conflict Mood reflective somber Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - personal relationships - leadership - moral decision making Key Concepts self-deception divine wrath human pride Questions to Reflect On - Do you hide parts of yourself? - How does authenticity affect trust? 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