Pay Quote by Rudyard Kipling
“For the sin they do by two and two they must pay for one by one.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Gods of the Copy" by Rudyard Kipling, 1909
Acts of wrongdoing are measured and punished proportionally, often harsher than the deed itself.
In simple terms: Wrongdoing brings proportional punishment.
Key Takeaway
Expect consequences matching actions.
Themes
justice
consequence
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
- financial penalties
- social accountability
Key Concepts
retributive justice
ethical balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure fairness in punishment?
- When is proportionality appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Punishment may be excessive or unfair.
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