Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

He that is good, will infallibly become better, and he that is bad, will as certainly become worse; for vice, virtue and time are three things that never stand still.

He that is good, will infallibly become better, and he that

Summary

This quote suggests that goodness and badness are not static qualities in individuals. Instead, it proposes that those who are already good will inevitably improve further, while those who are bad will inevitably deteriorate. The reasoning behind this lies in the idea that vice and virtue are constantly moving and evolving, and time plays a significant role in this process. In essence, the quote implies that personal character is a dynamic entity that is subject to change and development over time.

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