Devil Quote by Robert Browning
““Blot out his name, then, record one lost soul more, One task more declined, one more footpath untrod, One more devils’-triumph and sorrow for angels, One wrong more to man, one more insult to God!””
About This Quote
The poem lists incremental sins, each adding to a cumulative moral decline and divine offense.
In simple terms: Each small wrongdoing adds up to greater sin.
Key Takeaway
Avoid even minor transgressions.
Themes
sin
morality
spirituality
consequence
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- literary analysis
- moral education
Key Concepts
cumulative guilt
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What small actions do we overlook?
- How does each minor sin affect the whole?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the enumeration as hyperbolic.
