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“The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of doing good once in a year.” quote by Voltaire
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“The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of doing good once in a year.”

Voltaire

About This Quote

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

Points out that opportunities for mischief are frequent, while chances to do good are rare.

In simple terms: Mischief is common; good is rare.

Key Takeaway

Seek to do good more often.

Themes

ethics behavior rarity

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • community service
  • ethical decision‑making
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

moral philosophy human nature social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create more good opportunities?
  • What discourages people from doing good?
A Different Perspective

Good deeds may be overlooked or unrewarded.

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