Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.


Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.

Summary

This quote suggests that success has the ability to justify or overlook immoral or morally questionable actions. It implies that when someone achieves significant success or accomplishes great things, society tends to overlook or downplay any unethical or criminal behavior associated with that person's rise to success. It highlights how people's accomplishments can overshadow the unethical means they may have employed in achieving their goals, resulting in a sense of reverence or acceptance for their actions despite their offensive nature.

By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)
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