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Accomplices Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Sin should be solitary and have no accomplices.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Sin should be solitary and have no accomplices.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: An Ideal Husband, 1895

He suggests that sin should be an isolated act without collaborators.

In simple terms: Sin should be solitary.

Key Takeaway

Avoid involving others in wrongdoing.

Themes

morality isolation responsibility

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal conduct
  • legal systems
  • community norms

Key Concepts

ethical theory social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can sin ever be truly solitary?
  • How does society influence moral choices?
A Different Perspective

Some sins involve systemic factors beyond individual control.

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