Malice is of a low stature, but it hath very long arms.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Malice is small in nature but can reach far to cause harm.
- In plain terms
- Bad intentions might seem small but can cause a lot of damage.
- What can you take from it?
- Small acts of malice can have wide-reaching consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who spreads malice near you?
- How far does a small grudge reach?
Another view
Malice usually requires cooperation to cause significant harm.
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