Virtue isn't not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.
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The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Those who commit wrongdoings suffer more internally than their victims.
This quote suggests that individuals who engage in wrongdoing experience a deeper level of misfortune and distress than those who are wronged. It highlights the idea that moral culpability and the burden of guilt can lead to a troubled conscience, making the wrongdoer a victim of their own actions, despite appearing to be the perpetrator outwardly.
Themes
WrongdoingMisfortuneGuiltMoral ResponsibilityConscience
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethics, one might use this quote to illustrate the internal struggles of those who do wrong.
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