People always try to find base motives behind every good…
“People always try to find base motives behind every good action. We are afraid of pure goodness and of pure evil.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People suspect hidden motives in good deeds, fearing pure goodness or evil.
In simple terms: We doubt pure intentions.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about motives.
Themes
trust
morality
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- counseling
- team building
- ethical training
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear pure goodness?
- Can we accept altruism?
A Different Perspective
Not all motives are hidden.