Evil must constantly re-spawn, while good, while virtue…
““Evil must constantly re-spawn, while good, while virtue, is immortal. Vice has always a new fresh young face. While virtue is venerable as nothing else in the world is.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Evil is ever‑renewing and youthful, while virtue is timeless and revered; vice constantly reappears in new forms.
In simple terms: Evil repeats, virtue endures.
Cultivate lasting virtues despite fleeting vices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal decisions
- cultural trends
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can virtue be made compelling today?
- What practices sustain moral integrity?
Virtue may be overlooked in a world focused on novelty.