Disease Quote by James Anthony Froude
“There are epidemics of nobleness as well as epidemics of disease.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Social Observations, 1860
Nobility and disease both spread like epidemics, suggesting moral and physical contagion.
In simple terms: Nobility and disease spread similarly.
Cultivate virtue, guard against harmful influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- educational reform
- leadership standards
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can virtue be promoted widely?
- What societal factors spread disease?
Nobility may be limited to elite, not universal.