Distinction Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“Truly it is reasonable to make a great distinction between the faults that come from our weakness and those that come from our wickedness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays by Michel de Montaigne, 1580s
Distinguish between faults arising from personal weakness and those from moral corruption.
In simple terms: Separate personal failings from ethical ones.
Key Takeaway
Identify and address moral versus personal flaws.
Themes
ethics
self-awareness
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- self-improvement
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you tell weakness from wickedness?
- What steps help you correct moral faults?
A Different Perspective
People often conflate weakness with wickedness, hindering growth.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
![“I think it is important for all those young out there - who someday hope to play real football, where you throw it and kick it and run with it and put it in your hands - [that] a distinction should be made that football is democratic capitalism, whereas soccer is a European socialist sport.” quote by Jack Kemp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4e/jack-kemp-8099_capitalism_i-think-it-is-important-for-all-those-yo_19015.jpg)
