Choice Quote by Elizabeth Smart
““When faced with pain and evil, we have to make a choice. We can choose to be taken by the evil. Or we can try to embrace the good.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Edge of Reason, 1998
Choosing between succumbing to evil or embracing goodness despite suffering.
In simple terms: Choosing good over evil.
Choose kindness despite pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- personal trauma
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced this choice?
- What supports you to choose good?
Goodness may be hard to act on.