Evil Quote by H. Rider Haggard
““Ah! if man would but see that hope is from within and not from without--that he himself must work out his own salvation! He is there, and within him is the breath of life and a knowledge of good and evil as good and evil is to him. Thereon let him build and stand erect, and not cast himself before the image of some unknown God, modelled like his poor self, but with a bigger brain to think the evil thing, and a longer arm to do it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard, 1885
The quote urges inner reliance for moral guidance, warning against worshiping external, imagined deities and urging self‑determination.
In simple terms: Rely on inner moral compass, not external idols.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner strength and personal responsibility.
Themes
self‑reliance
morality
individualism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- spiritual reflection
- overcoming external pressure
- building self‑esteem
Key Concepts
inner guidance
self‑determination
ethical autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish inner truth from societal expectations?
- What practices help you trust your inner moral sense?
A Different Perspective
Neglects communal or relational aspects of morality.
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