World Sin Quote by Samuel Butler
““There are two classes of people in this world, those who sin, and those who are sinned against; if a man must belong to either, he had better belong to the first than to the second.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Hudibras by Samuel Butler, 1663
People are either sinners or victims; choosing to be a sinner is preferable to being a victim because it preserves agency.
In simple terms: Better to be a sinner than a victim.
Key Takeaway
Embrace responsibility over passivity.
Themes
responsibility
agency
morality
victimhood
choice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal contexts
- ethical debates
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
free will
ethical agency
self-determination
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer agency over victimhood?
- How does this view affect judgments of blame?
A Different Perspective
Being a sinner may still cause harm to others.