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“Vain mustalaisilla ja rosvoilla ja huijareilla on tunnuslauseenaan, että sinne, missä kerran on käyty, ei pidä koskaan tulla toista kertaa.” quote by Søren Kierkegaard
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““Vain mustalaisilla ja rosvoilla ja huijareilla on tunnuslauseenaan, että sinne, missä kerran on käyty, ei pidä koskaan tulla toista kertaa.””

Søren Kierkegaard

About This Quote

Source Book: Either/Or by Søren Kierkegaard, 1843

The quote warns that thieves, swindlers, and deceivers claim that a place once visited should never be returned to, implying a moral warning against repeating past mistakes.

In simple terms: Avoid returning to places where deceit occurred.

Key Takeaway

Learn from past errors and avoid repeat visits.

Themes

morality trust repetition

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • business dealings
  • legal contexts
  • travel
  • online interactions

Key Concepts

ethical caution psychology of deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What experiences have you repeated despite warnings?
  • How can you discern when revisiting is safe?
A Different Perspective

It may overgeneralize, ignoring legitimate reasons to revisit places.

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