Blame Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
“Let this great maxim be my virtue's guide,- In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too near that comes to be denied.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Virtue's Guide, 1735
A moral principle guides virtue; blame is shared when attempts fail, and denial follows closeness.
In simple terms: Guiding principle and shared blame.
Follow moral maxims and accept shared responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does proximity affect accountability?
- When should blame be assigned?
Denial can prevent learning from mistakes.