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“The most ominous of modern perversions is the shame of appearing naïve if we do not flirt with evil. (La más ominosa de las perversiones modernas es la vergüenza de parecer ingenuos si no coqueteamos con el mal.)” quote by Nicolás Gómez Dávila
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““The most ominous of modern perversions is the shame of appearing naïve if we do not flirt with evil. (La más ominosa de las perversiones modernas es la vergüenza de parecer ingenuos si no coqueteamos con el mal.)””

Nicolás Gómez Dávila

About This Quote

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

Avoiding the discomfort of seeming naive leads to complacency with evil; confronting harsh truths is essential.

In simple terms: Shame of naiveté drives moral compromise.

Key Takeaway

Embrace honesty, resist easy shame.

Themes

morality honesty comfort zones courage

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • personal growth
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

ethical integrity self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears keep you from questioning authority?
  • How does shame shape your moral choices?
A Different Perspective

Blindly accepting evil avoids confronting personal bias.

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