Vicious actions are not hurtful because they are forbidden, but forbidden because they are hurtful.

Summary

This quote suggests that actions are not defined as wrong or forbidden simply because they are prohibited, but rather because they cause harm. It emphasizes that moral standards and laws are in place to prevent harm and protect individuals from the negative consequences of such actions. The quote promotes the idea that the prohibition of vicious actions is based on the understanding that they inflict pain or suffering upon others, and it implies that the inherent harmfulness of these actions forms the basis for their condemnation and restriction.

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