Evil Quote by Gregory Maguire
““One never knows how the witch became wicked, or whether that was the right choice for her — is it ever the right choice? Does the devil ever struggle to be good again, or if so is he not a devil? It is the very least question of definitions.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Witch's Dilemma by Gregory Maguire, 2019
The passage questions moral absolutes, suggesting that even traditionally evil figures might grapple with redemption, challenging fixed definitions of good and evil.
In simple terms: Even villains might seek redemption, blurring moral lines.
Key Takeaway
Consider the possibility of change in anyone.
Themes
morality
identity
redemption
Mood
thoughtful
intrigued
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- judging a criminal
- rehabilitation programs
- personal transformation
- theological debates
- fictional villains
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
philosophical inquiry
character complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can evil truly change?
- What defines a 'devil' versus a 'person'?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex moral psychology.
![“[The Devil] 'The question now,' my young thinker reflected, 'is whether or not it is possible for such a period ever to come. If it does come, then everything will be resolved and mankind will finally be settled. But since, in view of man's inveterate stupidity, it may not be settled for another…” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f58/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_thousand-years_the-devil-the-question-now-my-young-thin_1928098.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)
