Concern Quote by Anonymous
“He (the devil) always sends errors into the world in pairs--pairs of opposites...He relies on your extra dislike of one to draw you gradually into the opposite one. But do not let us be fooled. We have to keep our eyes on the goal and go straight through between both errors. We have no other concern than that with either of them.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil’s Errors, unpublished manuscript, 2020
The devil creates paired opposite errors to exploit personal biases, urging vigilance and balanced focus to avoid being misled
In simple terms: Opposite errors manipulate preferences; stay focused on goals to avoid traps
Key Takeaway
Watch for paired contradictions and stay goal‑oriented
Themes
psychology
manipulation
bias awareness
Mood
cautious
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political discourse
- marketing strategies
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
dualism
ethical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when a bias is being exploited?
- What strategies help maintain balanced perspective?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often seeks simple explanations, making it hard to see both sides equally
