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“Culture which smooth the whole world licks, Also unto the devil sticks.” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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“Culture which smooth the whole world licks, Also unto the devil sticks.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

About This Quote

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

Even the world’s smoothness can be used by evil, suggesting that universal harmony can hide malevolent forces.

In simple terms: Even harmony can conceal evil.

Key Takeaway

Beware hidden dangers in apparent harmony.

Themes

evil duality worldview philosophy

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • political analysis
  • social critique
  • personal ethics
  • cultural studies

Key Concepts

metaphysics ethical dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern hidden threats in a peaceful setting?
  • Can harmony coexist with malevolence?
A Different Perspective

Not all smoothness is deceptive; sometimes evil thrives despite chaos.

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