Skip to content

My object all sublime I shall achieve in time- To let the…

“My object all sublime I shall achieve in time- To let the punishment fit the crime- The punishment fit the crime.” quote by W. S. Gilbert
Download Open image
“My object all sublime I shall achieve in time- To let the punishment fit the crime- The punishment fit the crime.”

W. S. Gilbert

About This Quote

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

The speaker aspires to achieve a noble goal, ensuring that punishment matches the crime, reflecting a desire for justice.

In simple terms: Seek noble goals and fair justice.

Key Takeaway

Pursue justice and lofty aims.

Themes

justice morality ambition

Mood

thoughtful idealistic determined

Type

theatrical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • personal ethics
  • creative projects
  • social activism

Key Concepts

ethics law personal aspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “fit the crime” mean to you?
  • How do you balance ambition with fairness?
A Different Perspective

Justice systems can be imperfect.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by W. S. Gilbert

Explore all 84 W. S. Gilbert quotes

More Achieve quotes

Browse all 6,390 Achieve quotes