Blame Quote by George Herbert
“Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
Praising Saint Peter while refraining from criticizing Saint Paul highlights selective reverence.
In simple terms: Praise one saint, avoid blaming another.
Practice selective admiration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- worship
- ethical discourse
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we favor some figures over others?
- Is selective praise fair?
May foster hypocrisy by ignoring flaws.