Quote by Basil Bunting

Can a moment of madness make up for an age of consent?


Can a moment of madness make up for an age of consent?

Summary

This provocative quote questions whether a sudden impulsive action can somehow compensate for a long period of responsible behavior. It suggests that a fleeting moment of irrationality or recklessness might outweigh years of careful decision-making and thoughtful judgment. In posing this question, the quote challenges the notion of whether one act, regardless of its gravity, can outweigh a lifetime of ethical and moral conduct, thereby questioning the concept of redemption or forgiveness.

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Temptation
By Basil Bunting
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