Certain Quote by Ralph Venning
“Virtue and vice are both prophets; the first, of certain good; the second, of pain or else of penitence.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 17th‑century Puritan Lecture, 1665
Both virtue and vice act as teachers; virtue brings good, vice brings pain or repentance.
In simple terms: Virtue teaches good; vice teaches pain or repentance.
Key Takeaway
Learn from both virtue and vice.
Themes
morality
spiritual growth
self‑reflection
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- spiritual counseling
- moral education
Key Concepts
theodicy
ethical development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering guide moral improvement?
- Can virtue exist without recognizing vice?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on vice can lead to despair.
