Casts Quote by Philip Massinger
“Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers Of such as do offend, make less the sin.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Unnatural Combat, 1625 (or similar)??
Social norms and examples don’t reduce the moral weight of wrongdoing
In simple terms: Even if accepted, sins remain serious
Key Takeaway
Don’t rely on customs to excuse wrongdoing
Themes
morality
social pressure
sin
Mood
critical
serious
Type
dramatic
didactic
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- peer pressure
- public shaming
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge actions by law or conscience?
- Can customs ever justify sin?
A Different Perspective
Societal acceptance may obscure personal responsibility
