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“There is no such thing as a people who are all wicked or even all good. Everyone chooses. But even they, even they looked at people and saw only tools. No one is a cup for another to drink from.” quote by Catherynne M. Valente
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“There is no such thing as a people who are all wicked or even all good. Everyone chooses. But even they, even they looked at people and saw only tools. No one is a cup for another to drink from.”

Catherynne M. Valente

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People are neither wholly good nor wholly evil; they are individuals whose choices define them, not tools for others.

In simple terms: People are complex, not just good or bad.

Key Takeaway

Judge actions, not labels.

Themes

morality choice humanity

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

ethical relativism agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about others?
  • How can you see people beyond binary labels?
A Different Perspective

Over‑simplifying people can cause prejudice.

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