Many [hooligans] discover to their shame that they have scruples; they have roots and, greatest disadvantage of all, they have hope. The fathers superior of the order do not try to influence their children in Satan; they merely shake their heads in sorrow. They know that the apostate must work out his own damnation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bad people may realize they have good qualities, but they still face their own consequences.
- In plain terms
- Even bad people have hopes and roots, but they still make their own fate.
- What can you take from it?
- Good traits do not exempt anyone from the consequences of bad actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you undo bad deeds?
- Who judges your actions?
Another view
Family or community influence might change outcomes.
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