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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”

William Shakespeare

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This quote suggests that all the wicked and harmful people are not in a faraway, scary place but are living among us on Earth. It implies that we sometimes think of evil as something distant and mythical, like in old stories, but really, bad actions and harmful behavior happen right around us, carried out by ordinary people. Imagine a schoolyard bully who makes life difficult for other kids. Instead of being some monster hidden away, this bully is just another student at the school. This shows that harmful actions aren't far off in some distant place; they happen in our daily lives. To apply this idea, it's important to recognize bad behavior in our surroundings and try to address or stop it. If we think all the badness is somewhere else, we might ignore real problems right in front of us. By staying aware and dealing with these challenges, we can make our community a better place.

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