Crumb Quote by Anthony Trollope
““Of course he had committed forgery;--of course he had committed robbery. That, indeed, was nothing, for he had been cheating and forging and stealing all his life.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope, 1875
He admits lifelong deceit, showing that repeated crimes become normalized and less shocking.
In simple terms: He has been cheating and stealing all his life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize patterns of wrongdoing early.
Themes
crime
morality
habit
selfawareness
consequences
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- legal contexts
- ethical discussions
Key Concepts
ethical decay
habit formation
selfjustification
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a life of continual deception?
- Can repeated wrongdoing ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize the criminal's perspective.
