Censure Quote by Laurence Sterne
“We all cry out that the world is corrupt,--and I fear too justly,--but we never reflect, what we have to thank for it, and that itis our open countenance of vice, which gives the lye to our private censures of it, which is its chief protection and encouragement.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy, 1759
We criticize corruption yet fail to appreciate what we have, and our outward vice masks deeper moral scrutiny.
In simple terms: We blame corruption but ignore blessings, using vice as a shield.
Key Takeaway
Balance critique with gratitude.
Themes
morality
critique
gratitude
hypocrisy
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social commentary
- personal reflection
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Ethics
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What blessings do you overlook?
- How does outward vice protect inner doubts?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic issues.
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