Curse Quote by Publilius Syrus
“One man's wickedness may easily become all men's curse.”
About This Quote
Source Meme: Moral Maxims, 1st century BC
Individual wrongdoing can spread into a collective disaster if unchecked.
In simple terms: One bad act can hurt everyone.
Key Takeaway
Guard against small evils before they grow.
Themes
morality
society
consequences
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political policy
- community leadership
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
domino effect
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent a single injustice from becoming widespread?
- What safeguards protect against collective harm?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook systemic factors that enable wickedness.
![“[Y]ou are not ashamed of your sin [in committing adultery] because so many men commit it. Man's wickedness is now such that men are more ashamed of chastity than of lechery. Murderers, thieves, perjurers, false witnesses, plunderers and fraudsters are detested and hated by people generally, but…” quote by Augustine of Hippo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d8c/augustine-of-hippo-2589_adultery_y-ou-are-not-ashamed-of-your-sin-in-comm_380143.jpg)
