The serious and sometimes satirical reflections of a priest, poet, and pilgrim — who knowing he has not obtained the goal, presses on in a Godward direction.
April 18, 2007
Sin and Virtue
Sin is asserting one’s individuality at the expense of others. Virtue is asserting one’s individuality on behalf of others. —Tobias Haller BSG
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Nice!
ReplyDeleteI like that a lot.
Reading that and pondering it, one can't help but think of the Virginia incident. Both were certainly represented.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason that I too (along with rev boy) like your definition, Tobias, is that I recognize my own past sins only too much in your wording.
Then again, thankfully, those words of George Herbert... "though my sins against me cried..."
Happy Easter.
In a nutshell, yes. Lovely, concise meditation for the day.
ReplyDeleteFr. Haller--I have been wrestling with your definition for the past two days. I have responded on my own blog, if you care to look at it.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Doxy