Charity Quote by Francois Rabelais
“Because, according to the sage Solomon, wisdom does not enter into a soul that seeks after evil, and knowledge without conscienceis the ruin of the soul, it behooves you to serve, love and fear God and to put all your thoughts and hope in him, and by faith founded in charity, be joined to him, such that you never be separated from him by sin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pantagruel and Gargantua by François Rabelais, 1532
Wisdom and knowledge must be guided by conscience and faith; without moral grounding they corrupt the soul.
In simple terms: Knowledge without conscience harms.
Key Takeaway
Align learning with moral purpose.
Themes
faithdom
morality
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Personal decision
- ethical decision making
- spiritual practice
- community service
Key Concepts
Conscience
faith
charity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your knowledge serves good?
- What role does faith play in your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Pure intellect alone cannot prevent moral decay.
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