Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall

The quote "Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall" is from William Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure. This line is spoken by Escalus, a character who serves as the voice of reason and justice in the play. The quote encapsulates one of the central themes of the play, which is the complex nature of morality and the consequences of one's actions.