Quote by Democritus

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.

Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals yearn for profits or gains through immoral or unethical means, it is the beginning of their downfall or loss. It implies that when people are motivated by the prospect of achieving something nefarious or unjust, they are setting themselves up for negative consequences or failure in the long run. Ultimately, it warns against the temptation of pursuing ill-gotten gains, as they will ultimately result in unfavorable outcomes or setbacks.

Topics

Deception/lying

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