--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Between the wicked and the snake, the…" description: "\"“Between the wicked and the snake, the snake is less evil because it stings once while the wicked stings on every step.”\" — B.K. Chaturvedi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52b/b-k-chaturvedi-65678_every-step_between-the-wicked-and-the-snake-the-sna_2169989.jpg" --- # Between the wicked and the snake, the snake is less evil… ![“Between the wicked and the snake, the snake is less evil because it stings once while the wicked stings on every step.” quote by B.K. Chaturvedi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52b/b-k-chaturvedi-65678_every-step_between-the-wicked-and-the-snake-the-sna_2169989.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52b/b-k-chaturvedi-65678_every-step_between-the-wicked-and-the-snake-the-sna_2169989.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52b/b-k-chaturvedi-65678_every-step_between-the-wicked-and-the-snake-the-sna_2169989.jpg) > ““Between the wicked and the snake, the snake is less evil because it stings once while the wicked stings on every step.”” [B.K. Chaturvedi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-k-chaturvedi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote contrasts a snake's single sting with a wicked person's repeated harmful actions, suggesting repeated malice is worse than a one‑time act. **In simple terms:** Repeated evil is worse than a single act. Key Takeaway Beware repeated harmful behavior. Themes ethics human nature evil Mood critical reflective Type aphilosophical ethical When to use this quote - personal relationships - political discourse - media analysis Key Concepts morality repetition impact Questions to Reflect On - How do we measure the severity of repeated versus single harms? - Can a single act ever be justified? 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