Germs Quote by Richard Chenevix Trench
“The sin of pride is the sin of sins; in which all subsequent sins are included, as in their germ; they are but the unfolding of this one.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Sacred and the Profane, 1865
Pride is the root of all other sins, spawning them like a germ from a single source.
In simple terms: Pride breeds all other sins.
Key Takeaway
Address pride early to prevent further wrongdoing.
Themes
pride
sin
root cause
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- ethical education
- leadership training
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride manifest in your daily decisions?
- Can pride ever be constructive?
A Different Perspective
Pride may also motivate positive achievement, making its condemnation nuanced.
![“Theologians consider that it was the sin of pride, the sinful thought conceived in an instant: non serviam: I will not serve. That instant was his [Lucifer's] ruin.” quote by James Joyce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e1/james-joyce-281_instant_theologians-consider-that-it-was-the-sin_1575436.jpg)
![“A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be 'humble enough,' and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known [Matthew 5:16].” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b8/francis-chan-548_battle_a-person-who-is-obsessed-with-jesus-know_1202635.jpg)
