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Evil Quote by Andrzej Sapkowski

“Evil is evil, Stregobor,” said the witcher seriously as he got up. “Lesser, greater, middling, it’s all the same. Proportions are negotiated, boundaries blurred.” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
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““Evil is evil, Stregobor,” said the witcher seriously as he got up. “Lesser, greater, middling, it’s all the same. Proportions are negotiated, boundaries blurred.””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

Source Book: The Witcher Saga, The Last Wish, 1993

All forms of evil are fundamentally equivalent; distinctions are arbitrary and negotiable.

In simple terms: Evil is the same everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Recognize moral ambiguity.

Themes

morality relativism power conflict

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political negotiation
  • legal judgments
  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy subjective judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we decide which evils to prioritize?
  • When is it useful to blur moral boundaries?
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