Quote by John Milton
What wisdom can there be to choose, what continence to forbear without the knowledge of evil? He that can apprehend and consider vice with all her baits and seeming pleasures, and yet abstain, and yet distinguish, and yet prefer that which is truly better, he is the true wayfaring Christian.
Summary
This quote suggests that true wisdom and self-control can only be achieved by having a deep understanding of evil. The ability to recognize and evaluate the enticing temptations and pleasures of vice, and still be able to abstain from them, shows a person's ability to distinguish between what is truly good and what is not. In this context, the "true wayfaring Christian" refers to someone who has embraced this knowledge and is able to navigate through life's moral challenges, making virtuous choices along the way.
Topics
Evil
By John Milton
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