Quote by Terry Pratchett

Little crimes breed big crimes. You smile at little crimes and then big crimes blow your head off.

Little crimes breed big crimes. You smile at little crimes a

Summary

This quote highlights the dangerous consequences of ignoring or belittling small crimes. It suggests that when we overlook or dismiss minor wrongdoings, we inadvertently encourage and pave the way for more significant and detrimental offenses. By failing to address and hold individuals accountable for their minor transgressions, society becomes complacent. Eventually, the accumulation of these larger crimes becomes destructive and overwhelming, to the point where the consequences become devastating and irreversible. This quote serves as a warning to take all forms of criminal behavior seriously, understanding that it is important to address small crimes to prevent the escalation of more severe offenses.

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Crime

By Terry Pratchett

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