Quote by Juvenal

Many commit the same crime with a different destiny; one bears a cross as the price of his villainy, another wears a crown.

Many commit the same crime with a different destiny; one bea

Summary

This quote suggests that despite committing the same crime, individuals may face drastically different outcomes. It implies that one person may suffer and face punishment (symbolized by the "cross") for their wrongdoing, while another person may seemingly benefit and have power or success (symbolized by the "crown"). The quote highlights the possible disparities in the consequences individuals face for their actions, suggesting that fate can be unjust and unpredictable.

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By Juvenal

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