Lame Quote by Horace
“Get what start the sinner may, Retribution, for all her lame leg, never quits his track.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 1, 23 BC
Retribution relentlessly follows wrongdoing, regardless of the sinner's condition, emphasizing inevitable justice.
In simple terms: Wrongdoers cannot escape consequences.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for actions.
Themes
justice
consequence
morality
inevitability
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal ethics
- social order
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Karmic law
ethical accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions prevent inevitable consequences?
- Can compassion alter retribution?
A Different Perspective
Justice may be delayed but not denied.
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