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“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.”

William Shakespeare

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The quote is about how people's actions can lead to unexpected outcomes. Sometimes, people who do bad things can gain power, wealth, or success because of their wrong choices. For example, a business person might cheat others to make more money and seem to do well because of it. On the other hand, good people might face difficulties or lose out because they stick to their values. Imagine an honest worker who refuses to lie and ends up losing a promotion to someone who does lie. This shows that life can be unfair, and doing good doesn’t always mean you will be rewarded right away. However, it doesn't mean that we should stop being good; instead, we should understand that success and failure are not always connected to whether someone is good or bad. Being true to yourself remains important, even if it sometimes seems harder.

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Character traits Ethics Fall Justice Morality Shakespeare Sin Virtue
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