Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Crime and punishment grow out of one stem. Punishment is a fruit that, unsuspected, ripens with the flower of the pleasure that concealed it.

Crime and punishment grow out of one stem. Punishment is a f

Summary

This quote, by famous Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, suggests that crime and punishment are inherently interrelated. It implies that the consequences of a crime are like the fruit of a plant, which may not be immediately apparent but gradually emerges as the process unfolds. Additionally, the quote highlights how pleasure can sometimes mask the impending punishment, indicating that the initial act of committing a crime might provide temporary satisfaction but will ultimately yield negative repercussions.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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