Catholic Quote by Plenary Councils of Baltimore
““The chief sources of sin are seven: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth; and they are commonly called capital sins.””
About This Quote
Seven vices—pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, sloth—are the chief sources of sin, known as capital sins.
In simple terms: Seven deadly sins are the main sources of moral failure.
Key Takeaway
Guard against these core vices.
Themes
morality
spirituality
sin
vices
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- confession
- moral counseling
- personal accountability
Key Concepts
theology
virtue ethics
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- Which of these vices influences you most?
- How can you cultivate opposite virtues?
A Different Perspective
Labeling sins as “capital” can oversimplify complex behavior.
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