Arithmetic Quote by Thomas Browne
“As sins proceed they ever multiply, and like figures in arithmetic, the last stands for more than all that wert before it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Pseudodoxia Epidemica", 1646
Sins accumulate like numbers, where the final sin outweighs all previous ones.
In simple terms: Sins add up, the last is greatest.
Key Takeaway
Address small wrongs before they compound.
Themes
morality
consequence
accumulation
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal habits
- legal systems
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
ethics
mathematics
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- Which small actions could become larger problems?
- How do you prioritize moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Not all sins are equal in impact.
