Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.

There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious thr

Summary

This quote suggests that certain crimes, when committed on a large scale or with an exceptional degree of daring and magnificence, can acquire a sense of innocence and even reverence. It implies that the sheer enormity and audacity of these crimes can overshadow their immoral nature, causing them to be seen as impressive or awe-inspiring rather than purely wicked. This statement challenges conventional notions of morality by highlighting the paradoxical idea that some criminal acts can be viewed through a lens of admiration due to their grandeur and scope.

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