Quote by George Santayana

It is easier to make a saint out of a libertine than out of a prig.

It is easier to make a saint out of a libertine than out of

Summary

This quote suggests that it is easier to transform someone who leads a morally corrupt or hedonistic lifestyle into a virtuous person, compared to trying to turn someone who is overly self-righteous or prudish into a saint. The implication is that individuals who have experienced a period of indulgence or moral deviation are more likely to undergo a significant transformation, whereas those who have always held strict moral standards may find it harder to transcend their existing mindset.

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By George Santayana

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