--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [W]hat is ugly and evil is apt to change…" description: "\"“[W]hat is ugly and evil is apt to change and grow milder with time.”\" — Edith Hamilton Mythology" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48d/edith-hamilton-mythology-86359_time_w-hat-is-ugly-and-evil-is-apt-to-change_1279496.jpg" --- # \[W\]hat is ugly and evil is apt to change and grow milder… ![“[W]hat is ugly and evil is apt to change and grow milder with time.” quote by Edith Hamilton Mythology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48d/edith-hamilton-mythology-86359_time_w-hat-is-ugly-and-evil-is-apt-to-change_1279496.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48d/edith-hamilton-mythology-86359_time_w-hat-is-ugly-and-evil-is-apt-to-change_1279496.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48d/edith-hamilton-mythology-86359_time_w-hat-is-ugly-and-evil-is-apt-to-change_1279496.jpg) > ““\[W\]hat is ugly and evil is apt to change and grow milder with time.”” Edith Hamilton Mythology ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ugly and evil things tend to soften and become less harsh over time. **In simple terms:** Bad things can become milder as time passes. Key Takeaway Expect change and possible redemption. Themes change morality time redemption human nature Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical observational When to use this quote - personal growth - societal reform - historical shifts - intergenerational attitudes Key Concepts ethical evolution social decay cultural adaptation Questions to Reflect On - Can all evils soften? - What factors drive moral change? 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