And love Quote by Desmond Tutu
“As much as the world has an instinct for evil and is a breeding ground for genocide, holocaust, slavery, racism, war, oppression, and injustice, the world has an even greateer instinct for goodness, rebirth, mercy, beauty, truth, freedom and love.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 2009
Humanity contains both profound evil and profound goodness; the latter can be nurtured.
In simple terms: Goodness exists alongside evil.
Key Takeaway
Foster kindness and justice.
Themes
goodness
evil
morality
justice
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- education
- policy reform
Key Concepts
dual nature
ethical choice
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take to amplify goodness?
- How do you confront evil without losing hope?
A Different Perspective
Goodness can be suppressed by systemic oppression.
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