A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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The man who does ill must suffer ill.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Those who commit wrongdoings will ultimately face the consequences of their actions.
This quote suggests a fundamental moral principle: that individuals who choose to act unjustly or harmfully will experience negative outcomes as a result of their actions. It emphasizes the idea of accountability and the natural law of cause and effect, which is a central theme in many philosophical and ethical discussions.
Themes
ConsequencesActionsAccountabilityMoralityJustice
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about ethics in business.
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