Evil Quote by Alfred de Vigny
“Of what use is the memory of facts, if not to serve as an example of good or of evil?”
About This Quote
Source Play: Chatterton, 1835
Facts alone are meaningless unless they illustrate moral lessons.
In simple terms: Memory should teach good or evil.
Learn from history’s examples.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- public policy
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What examples shape your values?
- How can facts be presented ethically?
Facts can be misused without context.