Quote by George Santayana

It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the very passion they have suppressed and think themselves superior to.

It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous,

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes the devil takes revenge on virtuous individuals by trapping them in the very passion or temptation they have tried to suppress for the sake of being morally superior. It highlights the idea that no one is entirely immune to temptation, and those who believe they are better than others may find themselves falling victim to it. Ultimately, it reminds us of the importance of humility and self-awareness in the face of our own weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

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