Evil Quote by George MacDonald
““It is yet better to perceive a hidden good than a hidden evil.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Princess and Other Stories, 1884
Seeing hidden good is wiser than focusing on hidden evil.
In simple terms: Seek hidden good over hidden evil.
Key Takeaway
Look for hidden good.
Themes
perception
good vs evil
wisdom
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- leadership
Key Concepts
ethical insight
optimism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern hidden good?
- When might focusing on hidden evil be necessary?
A Different Perspective
Finding hidden good can be subjective.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
![“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)
