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“I believe in the devil, in the Powers of Darkness, Lawford, as firmly as I believe he and they are powerless – in the long run. They – what shall we say? - have surrendered their intrinsicality. You can just go through evil, as you can go through a sewer, and come out on the other side. A…” quote by Walter de la Mare
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““I believe in the devil, in the Powers of Darkness, Lawford, as firmly as I believe he and they are powerless – in the long run. They – what shall we say? - have surrendered their intrinsicality. You can just go through evil, as you can go through a sewer, and come out on the other side. A loathsome process too.””

Walter de la Mare

About This Quote

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

The quote suggests that confronting evil is inevitable and can be endured, much like passing through a sewer, ultimately leading to a transformation or purification.

In simple terms: Evil can be faced and survived, like a dirty passage.

Key Takeaway

Endure hardship to emerge stronger.

Themes

resilience darkness transformation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • moral dilemmas
  • overcoming adversity

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you navigate moral compromise?
  • What does “intrinsicality” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Evil may not be fully defeated, only tolerated.

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