Evil Quote by H.G. Wells
““One seems to start in life," he said, "expecting something. And it doesn't happen. And it doesn't matter. One starts with ideas that things are good and things are bad—and it hasn't much relation to what is good and what is bad. I've always been the skeptaceous sort, and it's always seemed rot to me to pretend we know good from evil. It's just what I've never done. ...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, 1895
The speaker questions the certainty of moral judgments, suggesting that good and evil are constructs not grounded in absolute truth.
In simple terms: We can’t be sure what is truly good or bad.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and avoid pretended moral certainty.
Themes
skepticism
morality
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical debates
- philosophical discussions
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
relativism
existential doubt
ethical uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is good or bad without absolute standards?
- Can skepticism lead to moral paralysis?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments are often based on personal bias rather than objective fact.
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