Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them all.

Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle that fits them a

Summary

This quote suggests that deceit, in the form of lies, is a powerful instrument that enables various forms of wrongdoing. It implies that lies serve as a convenient and effective tool to propagate sin in its many forms. The quote highlights how lying can be utilized to manipulate, deceive, and facilitate immoral actions. By labeling lies as the common handle that fits all the tools of sin, it underscores the role falsehood plays in enabling and perpetuating immoral behavior.

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Sin

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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