It is the downfall of evil, that it never sees far enough ahead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evil fails because it cannot see far enough ahead to avoid its own destruction.
- In plain terms
- Evil destroys itself because it doesn't think ahead.
- What can you take from it?
- Short-sightedness is evil's weakness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does short-term gain always backfire?
- How far ahead do you plan?
Another view
Some evil succeeds temporarily through other means.
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