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“Multitudes think they like to do evil; yet no man ever really enjoyed doing evil since God made the world.” quote by John Ruskin
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“Multitudes think they like to do evil; yet no man ever really enjoyed doing evil since God made the world.”

John Ruskin

About This Quote

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

Although people claim to enjoy evil, true satisfaction comes from good, as evil is inherently unsatisfying.

In simple terms: Evil feels empty; good feels fulfilling.

Key Takeaway

Choose good over evil.

Themes

ethics human nature spirituality joy suffering

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • legal judgments
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

philosophy theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people claim to enjoy evil?
  • How does goodness bring lasting joy?
A Different Perspective

Some argue evil can be pleasurable in certain contexts.

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