Enemy Quote by Hannah More
“we contrive to make revenge itself look like religion. We call down thunder on many a head under pretence, that those on whom we invoke it are God's enemies, when perhaps we invoke it because they are ours.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Fatal Discovery, 1795
Revenge is disguised as divine justice, using religious language to justify personal vendettas.
In simple terms: Revenge pretends to be holy.
Key Takeaway
Beware of using faith to mask personal grudges.
Themes
justice
religion
revenge
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal conflicts
- spiritual discourse
Key Concepts
moral hypocrisy
ethical manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen morality weaponized?
- How can we distinguish true justice from revenge?
A Different Perspective
Religious justification can be misused.
