'At Gundar we conceive 'innocence' as a positive quality, not merely an insipid absence of guilt,' stated the Nolde. - the Nolde Huruska, in 'The Seventeen Virgins' from Cugel's Saga
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Defining innocence as a positive trait rather than just lack of guilt.
- In plain terms
- Innocence is a good thing, not just not guilty.
- What can you take from it?
- Value innocence as a strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is true innocence?
- Does guilt define innocence?
Another view
Different societies define innocence differently.
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