Doe Quote by Anonymous
“I do not think that all who choose wrong roads perish; but their rescue consists in being put back on the right road. A sum can be put right: but only by going back til you find the error and working it afresh from that point, never by simply going on. Evil can be undone, but it cannot 'develop' into good. Time does not heal it. The spell must be unwound, bit by bit, 'with backward mutters of dissevering power' --or else not.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Philosophy, 2015
Mistakes can be corrected only by revisiting and reworking them, not by ignoring them; redemption requires active reversal.
In simple terms: Fix errors by backtracking and fixing.
Key Takeaway
Correct past wrongs deliberately.
Themes
redemption
error correction
personal growth
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal therapy
- team project debriefs
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
self‑repair
Questions to Reflect On
- What past mistake still needs revisiting?
- How can you safely undo a harmful habit?
A Different Perspective
Changing course may be costly and painful.
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