Thus you see having committed a Crime once, is a sad…
““Thus you see having committed a Crime once, is a sad Handle to the committing of it again; whereas all the Regret, and Reflections wear off when the Temptation renews it self; had I not yielded to see him again, the Corrupt desire in him had worn off, and 'tis very probable he had never fallen into it, with any Body else, as I really believe he had not done before.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Repeated wrongdoing is easy when temptation returns, and regret fades quickly.
In simple terms: Crime repeats when desire returns.
Key Takeaway
Resist repeated temptations.
Themes
morality
temptation
regret
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal decisions
- addiction recovery
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
human weakness
selfcontrol
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns enable you to break a cycle?
- How can lasting remorse be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Even with regret, people often repeat harmful actions.