As I have always held it a crime to anticipate evils, I…
“As I have always held it a crime to anticipate evils, I will believe it a good comfortable road until I am compelled to believe differently.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author admits fearing to anticipate evil, preferring comfort until forced to change belief.
In simple terms: Avoiding fear leads to complacency.
Challenge assumptions when evidence demands.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- self‑reflection
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you resisted changing a belief?
- What evidence would shift your view?
Comfort can hinder progress.