Quote by Publilius Syrus

He who has a mind to do mischief will always find a pretense.

He who has a mind to do mischief will always find a pretense

Summary

This quote implies that individuals with malicious intent will always find an excuse or justification for their actions. It suggests that those who are inclined to do harm will search for reasons to carry out their intentions, regardless of how flimsy or deceptive their justifications may be. In other words, this quote highlights the resourcefulness and determination to cause harm that such individuals possess, making it difficult to prevent or deter their mischief.

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