Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.

A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with

Summary

This quote suggests that many people are not necessarily upset about the actions or behaviors that may be considered sinful, but rather harbor anger towards the individuals who have committed these sins. It implies that the focus is on placing blame on people rather than critiquing the actual wrongdoing itself. This perspective hints at a tendency within human nature to target and judge individuals rather than examining the root causes of the sins or understanding the context surrounding them.

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Sin

By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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