Melancholy and sadness are the start of doubt... doubt is the beginning of despair despair is the cruel beginning of the differing degrees of wickedness.

Summary

This quote suggests that emotions such as melancholy and sadness can pave the way for doubt in one's life. Doubt, in turn, can lead to despair, which is described as the origin of varying degrees of wicked behavior. The quote highlights the idea that negative emotions and thought patterns have the potential to escalate into something more harmful and destructive. It emphasizes the importance of addressing and managing these feelings before they take a negative toll on one's mindset and actions.

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