Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Every guilty person is his own hangman.

Every guilty person is his own hangman.

Summary

This quote suggests that those who carry guilt and remorse from their actions serve as their own punishers. It implies that the weight of guilt is similar to that of a hangman's noose, tightening around the guilty individual's conscience. The idea behind this statement is that the repercussions and suffering resulting from one's actions are self-inflicted. Ultimately, this quote serves as a reminder that we reap the consequences of our own wrongdoings and that the burden of guilt is something we carry within ourselves.

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By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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