Evil Quote by Geoffrey Hill
““Evil is not good's absence but gravity's everlasting bedrock and its fatal chains inert, violent, the suffrage of our days.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Triumph of Love" by Geoffrey Hill, 1979
Evil is not merely the lack of good; it is a persistent, heavy force that binds and oppresses us.
In simple terms: Evil is a heavy, lasting force, not just absence of good.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist the underlying forces of evil.
Themes
evil
gravity
oppression
Mood
somber
critical
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- social justice work
- mental health coping
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
metaphysics
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden forces shape your life?
- How can you counteract oppressive patterns?
A Different Perspective
Evil's influence can be subtle and systemic.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
