He who is bent on doing evil can never want occasion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People intent on doing harm will always find a reason to do it.
- In plain terms
- Evil people do not need reasons to do bad things.
- What can you take from it?
- Bad actors will find excuses to harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot malicious intent?
- Why do people harm others?
Another view
Not all harmful acts come from malicious intent.
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