Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca th

Let wickedness escape as it may at the bar, it never fails of doing justice upon itself; for every guilty person is his own hangman.

Let wickedness escape as it may at the bar, it never fails o

Summary

This quote implies that even if wicked individuals manage to escape punishment in a legal context ("at the bar"), they will inevitably face their own form of justice. It suggests that the consequences of their actions will ultimately catch up with them, leading to their self-destruction. In essence, the quote reflects the idea that the guilt and remorse carried by a wrongdoer will act as an internalized punishment, causing them to suffer from the consequences of their immoral behavior.

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By Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca th

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