All things come alike to all: there is one event to the…
“All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth,”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All people experience the same outcomes regardless of moral standing; fate treats righteous and wicked alike.
In simple terms: Everyone faces the same events no matter their virtue.
Accept that life’s events are impartial.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal judgments
- social policy
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal responsibility?
- Can justice exist if outcomes are equal?
It overlooks personal agency and moral consequences.