Evil Quote by Hesiod
“And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Works and Days, c. 700 BC
Evil wishes harm both the target and the one who wishes them.
In simple terms: Wishing evil hurts the wisher.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harboring malicious desires.
Themes
morality
self‑harm
intentions
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
mythological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Karma
ethical consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes wish ill on others?
- How can we transform negative intentions?
A Different Perspective
Even benign‑seeming wishes can have hidden costs.
![“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)
