We live in an age which is so possessed by demons, that…
“We live in an age which is so possessed by demons, that soon we shall only be able to do goodness and justice in the deepest secrecy, as if it were a crime.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Society’s hidden evils force goodness to act in secrecy, as if moral acts become criminalized.
In simple terms: Goodness must hide in a corrupt world.
Key Takeaway
Seek integrity even when it’s risky.
Themes
morality
corruption
secrecy
justice
Mood
cynical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- whistleblowing
- civil disobedience
- personal ethics
- journalism
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- When is secrecy justified?
- How can we protect moral actors?
A Different Perspective
Risk of persecution; secrecy can limit impact.