Quote by Victor Hugo

The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but the one who causes the darkness.

The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but the one wh

Summary

This quote suggests that the true guilt lies not necessarily with the person who directly commits a wrongful act, but with those who create the circumstances or environment that lead to such actions. It implies that the responsibility for darkness or wrongdoing extends beyond the individual directly involved in the act itself. Instead, it highlights the importance of considering the factors and influences that contribute to immoral behavior and holding those accountable who enable or facilitate such conditions.

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