Nothing makes one so vain as being told that one is a sinner.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being called a sinner makes a person extremely vain.
- In plain terms
- Labeling someone a sinner inflates their ego.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid using moral labels that boost ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do labels affect your self‑esteem?
- When have you seen vanity from criticism?
Another view
Some may feel shame rather than vanity.
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