"اغلب جامعه جنایتکار را میبخشد"
— Oscar Wilde
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Simplified Meaning:
People usually let wrongdoers off the hook, especially if some time has passed or if they show they have changed. Imagine a person who commits a minor crime, like stealing, but later makes up for it by doing community service and becoming a better person. Over time, others may be willing to forget their past mistakes and even trust them again. This is something that happens a lot in real life. For example, there are many celebrities who have made serious mistakes and gotten in trouble with the law, but once they show remorse and do good deeds, the public often welcomes them back. However, when someone doesn't live up to society's moral expectations, the society tends to remember that and judge them harsher than they would a criminal.
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Crime Criminal justice Forgiveness Human behavior Justice Mercy Punishment Redemption Social norms Society
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