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“Vice does not lose its character by becoming fashionable.” quote by John Wesley
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“Vice does not lose its character by becoming fashionable.”

John Wesley

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1745, Methodism

A vice retains its nature even when it becomes fashionable.

In simple terms: A vice stays a vice even if trendy.

Key Takeaway

Beware of masking harmful habits.

Themes

morality culture hypocrisy

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion trends
  • peer pressure
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

ethics social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What vices appear fashionable today?
  • How can you recognize hidden harms?
A Different Perspective

Fashion can conceal but not change underlying harm.

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