Evil Quote by Glen Cook
“The people come from everywhere, from five hundred miles, to find their fortunes. By fortune is an ugly, two-faced goddess. When you have lived with her handiwork for half a generation, you hardly notice anymore. You forget that this is not the way life has to be. You cease to marvel at just how much evil man con conjure by existing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Black Company by Glen Cook, 1984
Fortune is fickle and deceptive; people chase it without seeing its hidden costs.
In simple terms: Wealth is two‑faced and often corrupting.
Key Takeaway
Beware the allure of wealth that blinds moral vision.
Themes
greed
illusion
morality
Mood
cautionary
philosophical
Type
warning
reflective
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- political ambition
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
fate
corruption
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide you when wealth tempts you?
- How do you recognize true fulfillment beyond riches?
A Different Perspective
Fortune can also bring opportunity if managed wisely.
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