He is an infernal scoundrel, but that is his only fault.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject is deeply flawed morally but lacks other obvious faults, making him a one-dimensional villain.
- In plain terms
- He is very bad, but that is the only bad thing about him.
- What can you take from it?
- A single major flaw can define a person.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is one fault enough to judge?
- What defines a bad person?
Another view
People usually have multiple hidden flaws.
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