Time and Nemesis will do that which I would not, were it…
““Time and Nemesis will do that which I would not, were it in my power remote or immediate. You will smile at this piece of prophecy - do so, but recollect it: it is justified by all human experience. No one was ever even the involuntary cause of great evils to others, without a requital: I have paid and am paying for mine - so will you.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human actions inevitably bring consequences; even unintended harm returns to the perpetrator.
In simple terms: What you do comes back to you.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for your deeds.
Themes
responsibility
consequences
karma
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- political power
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
moral causality
retributive justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your actions align with ethical outcomes?
- Can you predict unintended fallout?
A Different Perspective
Consequences may be delayed or indirect, making accountability hard to see.