Excuse Quote by John Milton
“If weakness may excuse, What murderer, what traitor, parricide, Incestuous, sacrilegious, but may plead it? All wickedness is weakness; that plea, therefore, With God or man will gain thee no remission.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Paradise Lost” (Excerpt), 1667
Weakness cannot excuse grave sins; moral accountability remains absolute.
In simple terms: Weakness isn’t an excuse for evil.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for actions.
Themes
morality
accountability
justice
Mood
solemn
didactic
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal guilt
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can weakness ever justify wrongdoing?
- How do societies balance mercy and justice?
A Different Perspective
Some argue mitigating circumstances matter.
