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“Every time I fill a whole with someone, I make a hundred unhappy and one ungrateful.” quote by Louis XIV
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“Every time I fill a whole with someone, I make a hundred unhappy and one ungrateful.”

Louis XIV

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Causing widespread harm for personal benefit leads to many unhappy and few grateful recipients.

In simple terms: Selfish actions create many unhappy, few grateful people.

Key Takeaway

Avoid harming others for personal gain.

Themes

ethics selfishness consequences

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • political policies
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

utilitarianism social responsibility psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who suffers from your choices?
  • Can you measure hidden costs?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains often ignore long‑term collective pain.

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