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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. I’m not a pious hermit. I haven’t done only good in my life. But if I’m to choose between one evil and another, then I prefer not to…” 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. I’m not a pious hermit. I haven’t done only good in my life. But if I’m to choose between one evil and another, then I prefer not to choose at all. Time for me to go. We’ll see each other tomorrow.” “Maybe,””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Witcher Saga, Andrzej Sapkowski, 1990s

Choosing between evils is futile; sometimes the best choice is to abstain entirely.

In simple terms: Avoid choosing between bad options.

Key Takeaway

Refuse to pick a lesser evil.

Themes

morality choice abstention

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • political negotiations
  • personal decisions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it always possible to avoid all evil?
  • What are the costs of inaction?
A Different Perspective

Abstaining may still have consequences.

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