Life Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
““Most prospects in life are marred by the shuffling worldly wisdom of men, who, forgetting that they cannot serve God and mammon, endeavour to blend contradictory things. If you wish to make your son rich, pursue one course —if you are only anxious to make him virtuous, you must take another; but do not imagine that you can bound from one road to the other without losing your way.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, 1792
Balancing conflicting goals leads to loss of direction; choose a single, clear purpose.
In simple terms: Pick one clear path instead of mixing goals.
Key Takeaway
Focus on one objective at a time.
Themes
purpose
focus
direction
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- parenting
- financial goals
- personal development
Key Concepts
conflict
choice
virtuosity
Questions to Reflect On
- Which single goal will you prioritize?
- How does mixing aims affect progress?
A Different Perspective
Trying to serve both wealth and virtue simultaneously creates confusion.
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