Means that as long as your evil thoughts remain thoughts, then you won't be punished or thought less of by people.
But if your actions are evil, then you will be punished and considered evil by other people, even if your intentions weren't evil (although perhaps get a lesser sentence in court).
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i think the quote means that if you go up in life (like get to high ranks or be successful) never forget to where you came from as like never forget how you were before fame or success and help others in that position so they could be successful like you
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