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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.” quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
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“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.”

Mary Wortley Montagu

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.

Key Takeaway

Follow moral maxims and accept shared responsibility.

Themes

morality responsibility human nature

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

ethics philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does proximity affect accountability?
  • When should blame be assigned?
A Different Perspective

Denial can prevent learning from mistakes.

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