Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There is hardly a man clever enough to recognize the full extent of the evil he does.

There is hardly a man clever enough to recognize the full ex

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals often have difficulty understanding the magnitude of harm they cause in their actions. It implies that even intelligent people may struggle to fully comprehend the consequences of their deeds, particularly when it comes to the negative impact they have on others. It highlights the inherent human tendency to overlook or underestimate the harm we inflict, making us potentially oblivious to the extent of our own wrongdoing.

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By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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