Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is no den in the wide world to hide a rogue. Commit a crime, and the earth is made of glass. Commit a crime, and it seems as if a coat of snow fell on the ground, such as reveals in the woods the track of every partridge and fox and squirrel and mole.

There is no den in the wide world to hide a rogue. Commit a

Summary

This quote emphasizes the impossibility of hiding one's wrongdoing. It suggests that committing a crime is akin to walking on a glass surface, leaving behind undeniable evidence and illuminating one's guilt for all to see. The image of a pristine coat of snow symbolizes the transparency and visibility of every action, even those done covertly. Just as footprints make the presence of animals known in the wilderness, committing a crime exposes one's true nature and attracts attention to their actions. In short, the quote implies that no matter how well someone thinks they have concealed their misdeeds, the truth will always be revealed.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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