Crime Quote by Vittorio Alfieri
“The guilty is he who meditates a crime; the punishment is his who lays the plot.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Saul" by Vittorio Alfieri, 1795
Moral responsibility lies in the thought of wrongdoing as much as the act itself.
In simple terms: Thinking about a crime makes you guilty.
Key Takeaway
Reflect before acting.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
intent
consequences
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal choices
- creative writing
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of guilt
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you consider thoughts as accountable as deeds?
- How does intent shape justice?
A Different Perspective
Even thoughts can have moral weight, but law often only punishes actions.
![“For whoever meditates a crime is guilty of the deed. [Lat., Nam scelus intra se tacitum qui cogitat ullum, Facti crimen habet.]” quote by Juvenal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/151/juvenal-918_crime_for-whoever-meditates-a-crime-is-guilty_263883.jpg)
