Devil Quote by Roger Ascham
“Italianate Englishmen are incarnate devils ... for they first lustfully condemn God, then scornfully mock his word, and also spitefully hate and hurt all the well wishers thereof… They count as fables the holy mysteries of religion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Schoolmaster, Roger Ascham, 1570
Critiques religious hypocrisy and the perversion of sacred truths by those who outwardly appear pious but act maliciously.
In simple terms: Denounces false piety and its harmful effects.
Key Takeaway
Beware of those who hide malice behind religious language.
Themes
religion
hypocrisy
morality
power
critique
Mood
skeptical
critical
serious
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- religious debates
- personal reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
social criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish sincere belief from hypocrisy?
- What role does power play in religious criticism?
A Different Perspective
Such condemnation can overlook genuine faith and constructive criticism.
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