Evil Quote by Agatha Christie
““Nowadays, no one believes in evil. It is considered, at most, a mere negation of good. Evil, people say, is done by those who know no better - who are undeveloped - who are to be pitied rather than blamed. But, M. Poirot, evil is real! It is a fact! I believe in Evil as I believe in Good. It exists! It is powerful! It walks the earth!' He stopped. His breath was coming fast. He wiped his forehead with his handkerchief and looked suddenly apologetic. 'I'm sorry. I got carried away.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Murder on the Orient Express, 1934
Evil is a real, powerful force, not merely the absence of good, and must be acknowledged as such.
In simple terms: Evil exists and has impact.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront evil directly.
Themes
morality
human nature
evil
Mood
tense
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- crime investigation
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines evil beyond lack of good?
- How do we balance pity and blame?
A Different Perspective
Denial of evil can hinder accountability.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
