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Hands Quote by George Herbert

“For washing his hands, none sels his lands.” quote by George Herbert
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“For washing his hands, none sels his lands.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Altar" by George Herbert, 1633

Neglecting spiritual duties leads to moral decay and loss of purpose.

In simple terms: Ignoring duties harms the soul.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize spiritual responsibilities.

Themes

spirituality morality purpose neglect

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • ethical decision‑making
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology ethical responsibility inner discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What duties have you overlooked?
  • How can you restore purpose?
A Different Perspective

May be difficult to recognize neglect.

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