Death Quote by Thomas J Watson Sr
“Sin hath the devil for its father, shame for its companion, and death for its wages”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business address by Thomas J Watson Sr, 1930
Sin leads to shame and ultimately death, suggesting moral wrongdoing carries severe consequences.
In simple terms: Wrong actions bring shame and death.
Key Takeaway
Avoid actions that cause moral harm.
Themes
ethics
consequence
morality
Mood
serious
cautionary
Type
moral
didactic
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal choices
- leadership
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
sin
shame
death
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern “wages” result from unethical behavior?
- How does societal shame affect personal decisions?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “death” may be metaphorical.
