Evil Quote by Gregory Maguire
““It's hard to find evil in this world,' said the Witch. Evil is always more easily imagined than good, somehow.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Witch’s Tale”, 2015
Evil is easier to imagine than good, making moral clarity difficult; we must seek goodness actively.
In simple terms: Evil is imagined easier than good.
Key Takeaway
Actively pursue goodness.
Themes
morality
imagination
ethics
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- leadership
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you counteract the bias toward imagining evil?
- What practices help you notice good?
A Different Perspective
Goodness can be overlooked without effort.
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