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title: "O maior pecado, depois do pecado, e a publicacao do pecado. — Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis Quote #5 | QuotesBy.net"
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> # O maior pecado, depois do pecado, e a publicacao do pecado.

[Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis](https://quotesby.net/Joaquim-Maria-Machado-de-Assis)\#5

[Ethics](https://quotesby.net/topics/ethics/)[Privacy](https://quotesby.net/topics/privacy/)[Publication](https://quotesby.net/topics/publication/)[Reputation](https://quotesby.net/topics/reputation/)[Sin](https://quotesby.net/topics/sin/)

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## About this quote

What does it mean?The greatest sin, after sin itself, is the publication of the sin.In plain termsThe worst offense after committing a sin is spreading it publicly.What can you take from it?Avoid broadcasting wrongdoing.

### Where it applies

- social media posts
- scandal exposure

### Putting it to work

- practice discretion
- protect privacy

### Questions to consider

- When is public disclosure justified?
- How does secrecy impact accountability?

### Another view

It assumes all sins are equally harmful when publicized.

## More from Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

1. > Creio ate que o coracao dela ensinou-me alguma coisa, embora novico, ou por isso mesmo. Nesta materia desaprende-se com o uso e o ignorante e que e douto.

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2. > A imaginacao foi a companheira de toda a minha existencia, viva, rapida, inquieta, alguma vez timida e amiga de empacar, as mais delas capaz de engolir campanh…

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3. > A melhor definicao do amor nao vale um beijo de moca namorada.

[Permalink to quote \#3](https://quotesby.net/Joaquim-Maria-Machado-de-Assis/3/ "Permalink to quote 3")

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3. > A wikked tonge wol alway deme amis.

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