Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
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One crime has to be concealed by another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One wrong action often leads to another to cover it up.
This quote by Seneca the Younger reflects the idea that when a person commits a crime or wrong act, they may feel compelled to commit another to hide the first. It highlights the cascading nature of unethical behavior, suggesting that one misdeed can lead to a series of further misdeeds in an attempt to avoid accountability or exposure.
Themes
CrimeDeceptionEthicsConsequences
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the impact of dishonesty in politics.
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