For this last savior, man, I have lied as I lie now. But what is lying? Men wash their hands in blood, as best they can: I find no fault in this just man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even good people commit terrible acts and wash their hands to feel clean.
- In plain terms
- Everyone sins; we call ourselves just to ignore the blood.
- What can you take from it?
- Just people often ignore their own guilt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you washed your hands of?
- Are you a just man?
Another view
Some acts are so small they never reach the conscience.
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