--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sin, he reflected, is not what it is…" description: "\"Sin, he reflected, is not what it is usually thought to be; it is not to steal and tell lies. Sin is for one man to walk brutally over the life of anot..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/014/shusaku-endo-17257_behinds_sin-he-reflected-is-not-what-it-is-usual_2276970.jpg" --- # Sin, he reflected, is not what it is usually thought to… ![“Sin, he reflected, is not what it is usually thought to be; it is not to steal and tell lies. Sin is for one man to walk brutally over the life of another and to be quite oblivious of the wounds he has left behind.” quote by Shusaku Endo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/014/shusaku-endo-17257_behinds_sin-he-reflected-is-not-what-it-is-usual_2276970.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/014/shusaku-endo-17257_behinds_sin-he-reflected-is-not-what-it-is-usual_2276970.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/014/shusaku-endo-17257_behinds_sin-he-reflected-is-not-what-it-is-usual_2276970.jpg) > “Sin, he reflected, is not what it is usually thought to be; it is not to steal and tell lies. Sin is for one man to walk brutally over the life of another and to be quite oblivious of the wounds he has left behind.” [Shusaku Endo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shusaku-endo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sin is not merely theft or lies; it is the brutal, indifferent harm one inflicts on another’s life without remorse. **In simple terms:** Sin is causing deep, careless harm to others. Key Takeaway Recognize and avoid causing unseen wounds. Themes morality empathy harm indifference Mood somber introspective Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - interpersonal conflict - social justice - leadership decisions - personal reflection Key Concepts ethical responsibility human suffering conscience Questions to Reflect On - How do you notice when you harm others unknowingly? - What steps can you take to repair hidden wounds? 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