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If youre going to do something wrong, do it big, because the punishment is the same either way
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"If you're going to do something wrong, do it big, because the punishment is the same either way"

- Jayne Mansfield

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This quote by Jayne Mansfield recommends that if you are going to do something wrong, you should go for it and do it big. This is since the punishment for a little incorrect is the very same as the punishment for a big wrong. This quote indicates that it is better to take threats and opt for the bigger wrong, as the punishment will be the same in either case. This quote could be interpreted as a call to take risks and go for the bigger reward, as the penalty will be the same in either case. It might likewise be translated as a cautioning to not take threats, as the punishment for a big incorrect is the same as the penalty for a little incorrect. Eventually, this quote encourages people to think thoroughly before they act, as the effects of their actions will be the exact same either way.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jayne Mansfield between April 19, 1932 and June 29, 1967. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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