Quote by Thomas Hardy

Once victim, always victim -- that's the law!

Once victim, always victim -- that's the law!

Summary

This quote suggests that once a person has been victimized, they are forever condemned to an identity as a victim. It implies that there is an unspoken rule or expectation in society that victims cannot escape their past experiences and move on from them. This statement highlights the potential difficulty individuals face in overcoming the psychological and emotional effects of victimization, as well as the potential negative societal attitudes that perpetuate this cycle.

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By Thomas Hardy

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