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Neither gods nor men can foresee when an evil deed will bear its fruit
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"Neither gods nor men can foresee when an evil deed will bear its fruit"

- Bodhidharma

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This quote by Bodhidharma speaks to the unpredictability of life and the consequences of our actions. It suggests that nobody, not even the gods, can forecast when an evil deed will have its repercussions. It indicates that we ought to bear in mind our actions and the potential repercussions, as we never understand when our misdeeds will return to haunt us. This quote acts as a reminder that our actions have effects, and that we should bear in mind our choices and the possible effects. It also functions as a caution that we need to not take our actions lightly, as we never ever know when our misdeeds will return to us. This quote is a suggestion that we should bear in mind our choices and the possible consequences, as we never understand when our misdeeds will return to us.

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