As I think I told you once before," said I, "it is you who…
“As I think I told you once before," said I, "it is you who have been, in your greed and cunning, against all the world. It may be profitable to you to reflect, in future, that there never were greed and cunning in the world yet, that did not do too much, and overreach themselves. It is as certain as death.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human greed and cunning are universal, yet they eventually lead to overreach and downfall.
In simple terms: Greed and cunning cause self‑destruction.
Key Takeaway
Beware of excessive ambition.
Themes
greed
hubris
morality
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- political power
- personal ambition
- social media influence
Key Concepts
ethical decay
hubris
Questions to Reflect On
- When has ambition benefited you?
- What limits should be set on personal gain?
A Different Perspective
Not all ambition is harmful; context matters.