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“...good deeds can be shortly stated but where wrong is done a wealth of language is needed to veil its deformity.” quote by Thucydides
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““...good deeds can be shortly stated but where wrong is done a wealth of language is needed to veil its deformity.””

Thucydides

About This Quote

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

When wrongdoing occurs, people often use elaborate language to hide it, whereas good actions are simple to describe.

In simple terms: Bad deeds need fancy words to cover them.

Key Takeaway

Beware of overly complex explanations.

Themes

ethics communication deception

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

critical reflective

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • legal testimony
  • media reporting
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

rhetoric moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we complicate explanations of guilt?
  • How can we recognize genuine simplicity?
A Different Perspective

Complex language can also be used for clarity, not just concealment.

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