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“Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.” quote by George Herbert
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“Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.”

George Herbert

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.

Key Takeaway

Practice selective admiration.

Themes

religion morality judgment

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

theological literary

When to use this quote

  • worship
  • ethical discourse
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

theology human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we favor some figures over others?
  • Is selective praise fair?
A Different Perspective

May foster hypocrisy by ignoring flaws.

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