"Passion is the evil in adultery. If a man has no opportunity of living with another man's wife, but if it is obvious for some reason that he would like to do so, and would do so if he could, he is no less guilty than if he was caught in the act"
- Saint Augustine
About this Quote
Saint Augustine's quote speaks with the idea that enthusiasm is the root of adultery. Even if a man has no chance to devote adultery, if he has a strong desire to do so, he is still guilty of the sin. This quote highlights the importance of controlling one's enthusiasms and advises, as they can cause unethical behavior. It likewise recommends that even if a person is not captured in the act of adultery, they are still guilty of the sin if they have a strong desire to do so. This quote serves as a suggestion that we need to bear in mind our passions and prompts, and aim to keep them in check. It also serves as a caution that even if we are not caught in the act of infidelity, we are still guilty of the sin if we have a strong desire to do so.
This quote is written / told by Saint Augustine between November 13, 354 and August 28, 430. He was a famous Saint from Rome.
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