Character Quote by Frederick Lewis Donaldson
““The Seven Social Sins are: Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Worship without sacrifice. Politics without principle. From a sermon given by Frederick Lewis Donaldson in Westminster Abbey, London, on March 20, 1925.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Westminster Abbey, London, 20 March 1925
Seven social sins highlight moral failures when essential virtues are absent, urging ethical integrity.
In simple terms: Seven sins show moral failings.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with core virtues.
Themes
ethics
social responsibility
morality
virtue
critique
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
lecture
exhortation
When to use this quote
- public policy
- personal conduct
- community leadership
Key Concepts
social critique
ethical framework
philosophical teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- Which sin resonates most with you?
- How can society address these failures?
A Different Perspective
Context may be outdated for modern issues.
