Sin Quote by Herman Melville
“In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Parable of the Sower, 1852
Virtue is restricted for the poor while sin is freely allowed, highlighting social injustice.
In simple terms: Sin is welcomed, virtue blocked for the poor.
Key Takeaway
Question moral double standards.
Themes
justice
inequality
morality
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- economic disparity
- religious doctrine
Key Concepts
Social critique
ethical paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies favor wrongdoing over goodness?
- How does this affect societal trust?
A Different Perspective
Virtue can also be restricted by law.
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