A man is never so truly and intensely himself as when he is most possessed by God. It is impossible to say where, in the spiritual life, the human will leaves off and divine grace begins.
William Ralph IngeRead
Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gambling reflects a deeper social issue that impacts individuals and society, masking underlying barbarism despite an appearance of civilization.
This quote by William Ralph Inge remarks on the nature of gambling, suggesting that it is not merely a frivolous pastime but rather symptomatic of a more profound moral and societal decay. Inge implies that even in a seemingly civilized society, the act of gambling reveals the primitive instincts and destructive behaviors that lie beneath the surface, challenging the notion of true civilization.
Themes
GamblingCivilizationSocietyMoralityBarbarism
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the impact of gambling on modern society.
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