“In a closed society where everybody's guilty the only crime is getting caught In a world of thieves the only final sin is stupidity”
— Hunter S. Thompson
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In a world where everyone is seen as having done something wrong, the main thing that matters is not getting caught doing it. Imagine a place where cheating on tests is normal; here, the problem isn't the cheating itself, but being discovered. Similarly, in a society full of dishonest people, the biggest mistake is not being clever enough to avoid being tricked or making mistakes. Think of a corrupt business world, where everyone might bribe to win contracts. The serious error is not bribery itself but failing to outsmart others in the game. So, when living in such environments, it's crucial to be smart and cautious to avoid trouble. This teaches us to be alert and wise in our actions, especially when surrounded by questionable practices.
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