instigator

intention

is more guilty than the doer. (Plus peccat auctor quam actor.)

Instigator The instigator is more guilty than the doer. ( Plus peccat auctor quam actor.)

is that by which every act must be judged. ( Omne actum ab agentis intention judicandum.)

Every act must be judged by the doer's intention. ( Omne actum ab agentis intention judicandum.) LEGAL MAXIM

is shown in the deed --- Outward acts show the inward intent. ( Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta. ).

Outward acts show the inward intent. ( Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta. ) IBID.