He who is accustomed to evil is offended by good.
“He who is accustomed to evil is offended by good.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being accustomed to wrongdoing makes virtue feel uncomfortable or threatening.
In simple terms: Bad habits make good seem odd.
Question your moral expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- social norms
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when kindness feels strange?
- Can you reframe good as normal?
Goodness may be dismissed due to entrenched negativity.