Seven Sin Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Seven.

Quote #4

[Somerset checks out The Canterbury Tales and The Divine Comedy from the library.]

We've got the lowdown on these sinful texts, too. Somerset plays closest attention to "The Parson's Tale," about the parson who needs to lead by example. If that's true, what example is Doe setting?

Sin

Quote #5

SOMERSET: The sins were used in medieval sermons. There were seven cardinal virtues and seven deadly sins used as teaching tools.

If the murders in Seven were real, what, if anything, would they teach you? Would you be careful not to sin, afraid that Doe would get you?

Sin

Quote #6

SOMERSET: The sermons were about atonement for sin. These murders are like forced attrition. [...] It's when you regret your sins but not because you love God.

John Doe is a religious zealot. He's not doing God's work. He's enjoying being a serial killer with a so-called purpose.

Sin
See more famous quotes from movies
 Cite This Page

Tired of ads?

Join today and never see them again.
Get Started