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Covetousness Quote by Nevil Shute

“Men's souls are naturally inclined to covetousness; but if ye be kind towards women and fear to wrong them, God is well acquainted with what ye do.” quote by Nevil Shute
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““Men's souls are naturally inclined to covetousness; but if ye be kind towards women and fear to wrong them, God is well acquainted with what ye do.””

Nevil Shute

About This Quote

Encourages kindness toward women, trusting divine awareness of actions.

In simple terms: Be kind to women; God knows your deeds.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness and integrity.

Themes

ethics gender divine oversight

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • personal conduct
  • faith practice
  • community service

Key Concepts

moral behavior spiritual accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure fairness in daily actions?
  • What role does faith play in ethical decisions?
A Different Perspective

Human bias may conflict with divine expectations.

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