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“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.” quote by Elizabeth Smart
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““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.””

Elizabeth Smart

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.

Key Takeaway

Choose kindness despite pain.

Themes

morality choice evil vs good

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal trauma
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

ethical decision spiritual resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you faced this choice?
  • What supports you to choose good?
A Different Perspective

Goodness may be hard to act on.

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