"العفو عن الأشرار هو إلحاق الأذى بالأخيار"
— Benjamin Franklin
Simplified Meaning:
When you forgive someone who has done something wrong without holding them accountable, you can end up hurting those who try to do the right thing. Imagine a classroom where one student cheats on a test and the teacher finds out. If the teacher decides not to punish the cheater, the honest students might feel like their hard work doesn’t matter. This could lead to the good students feeling discouraged or believing that cheating is okay. Essentially, by not addressing bad behavior, you are punishing those who follow the rules and make positive choices. To apply this in life, it’s important to ensure that actions have consequences so that everyone understands the value of doing the right thing. This helps maintain fairness and encourages good behavior.
