Quote by Lord Chesterfield
In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always thought as bad as the thief.
Summary
This quote suggests that when a scandal occurs, the person who benefits from it or is involved in it is often seen in the same negative light as the person who initiated the scandal. It draws a parallel to the perception of someone who receives stolen goods in comparison to the thief themselves, implying that both are viewed as equally morally corrupt.
Topics
Shame
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