Slow but steady wins the race.
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Vices are their own punishment
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging in vices leads to negative consequences for oneself.
The quote 'Vices are their own punishment' by Aesop suggests that immoral or unethical behaviors ultimately bring suffering or regret to the individual engaging in them. Rather than relying on external punishment, the nature of these vices inherently results in self-inflicted harm, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility and awareness of one's actions.
Themes
VicesPunishmentConsequencesBehaviorMorality
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on ethics, one might cite this quote to emphasize personal accountability.
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