Devil Quote by Graham Greene
“I have never understood why people who can swallow the enormous improbability of a personal God boggle at a personal Devil.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, 1940
People accept a benevolent deity but resist the idea of a personal devil, revealing discomfort with evil within.
In simple terms: People accept God but fear personal evil.
Key Takeaway
Confront inner darkness honestly.
Themes
faith
evil
human psyche
belief
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- self‑reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is personal evil unsettling?
- How does belief shape moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Denial of evil can hinder growth.
