Bane Quote by Robert Burns
“Morality, thou deadly bane, Thy tens o' thousands thou hast slain! Vain is his hope, whose stay an' trust is In moral mercy, truth, and justice!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Morality," 1791, Scottish Poetry
Moral corruption leads to death, hope is futile without mercy, truth, and justice.
In simple terms: Immorality destroys; mercy needed for hope.
Key Takeaway
Seek justice and truth.
Themes
ethics
morality
justice
humanity
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal guilt
- societal injustice
- legal trials
- political oppression
Key Concepts
philosophical
existential
Questions to Reflect On
- Can morality exist without mercy?
- How do we restore justice?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be unrealistic without systemic change.
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