Blind Quote by Ayn Rand
“I saw that evil was impotent—that evil was the irrational, the blind, the anti-real—and that the only weapon of its triumph was the willingness of the good to serve it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Atlas Shrugged, 1957
Evil is blind and irrational; its defeat lies in the good’s willingness to oppose it.
In simple terms: Goodness must confront irrational evil.
Key Takeaway
Stand against wrongdoing.
Themes
morality
evil
courage
Mood
defiant
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- social activism
- personal integrity
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
objectivism
ethical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels the good’s resolve?
- How can societies resist irrational forces?
A Different Perspective
Good may be complacent.
