Innocence Quote by Hemingway Ernest
““All things truly wicked start from an innocence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, 1926
Wickedness often originates from pure, naïve beginnings that become corrupted.
In simple terms: Evil can start from innocence.
Key Takeaway
Guard innocence from corruption.
Themes
morality
corruption
innocence
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- personal relationships
- creative writing
Key Concepts
human nature
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What protects innocence?
- How does power corrupt?
A Different Perspective
Not all innocent acts become wicked.
![“...under no circumstances would he [Humbert Humbert] have interfered with the innocence of a child, if there was the least risk of a row.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f0/vladimir-nabokov-198_children_under-no-circumstances-would-he-humbert_16228.jpg)
