Evil Quote by Gregory Maguire
“It isn’t hard to find evil in this world. Evil is always more easily imagined than good, somehow.”
About This Quote
Evil is easier to imagine than good, making it seem more prevalent.
In simple terms: Bad is more vivid than good.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of cognitive bias toward negativity.
Themes
psychology
ethics
perception
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
morality
media
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we focus on evil?
- How can we highlight goodness?
A Different Perspective
Good can be underrepresented in narratives.
![“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)
