Committed Quote by Pierre Corneille
“Heaven absolves all crimes committed to gain a throne Once Heaven gives it to us.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Le Cid" by Pierre Corneille, 1637
Power and ambition can corrupt morality; even divine forgiveness may be contingent on political gain.
In simple terms: Ambition can corrupt virtue.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind authority.
Themes
power
morality
ambition
divine justice
politics
Mood
dramatic
ethical
Type
theatrical
moral
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- legal judgments
- religious decisions
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
ethics
theology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Is forgiveness ever truly unconditional?
- Can ambition be morally neutral?
A Different Perspective
Divine absolution may be a political tool, not pure mercy.
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