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Evil Quote by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn

“Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- but right through every human heart -- and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years.” quote by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
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““Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- but right through every human heart -- and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years.””

Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn

About This Quote

Source Book: The Gulag Archipelago, 1973

Human morality is fluid; the line between good and evil lies within every heart and shifts over time.

In simple terms: Good and evil are inside us and change.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on your inner moral compass.

Themes

morality human nature ethics

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • social justice

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your own bias?
  • What influences your sense of right?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments can be biased by external narratives.

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