Let’s just call things what they are. When a man’s love of finery clouds his moral judgment, that is vanity. When he lets a demanding palate make his moral choices, that is gluttony. When he ascribes the divine will to his own whims, that is pride. And when he gets angry at being reminded of animal suffering that his own daily choices might help avoid, that is moral cowardice.
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Gender-inclusive version:
Let’s just call things what they are. When a person’s love of finery clouds his or her moral judgment, that is vanity. When someone lets a demanding palate make their moral choices, that is gluttony. When a person ascribes the divine will to his or her own whims, that is pride. And when someone gets angry at being reminded of animal suffering that one’s own daily choices might help avoid, that is moral cowardice.