Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is a blessed necessity by which the interest of men is always driving them to the right and, again, making all crime mean and ugly.

There is a blessed necessity by which the interest of men is

Summary

This quote suggests that there is an inherent instinct in people that compels them to do what is morally right and reject wrongdoing. It implies that individuals are naturally inclined towards pursuing their own interests in a noble way, which ultimately discourages and condemns criminal behavior. Thus, it highlights the belief that there is an intrinsic moral compass within humans that guides them towards virtuous actions and renders any form of crime as insignificant and displeasing.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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