Good and evil Quote by James Merrill
“I see those two hearts, I'm afraid, Still. Cool here in the graveyard of good and evil, They are even so to be honored and obeyed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Graveyard of Good and Evil” from The Book of Ephraim, 1976
Two hearts in conflict reflect the tension between moral dualities and obedience.
In simple terms: Inner conflict between good and evil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner moral struggles.
Themes
conflict
morality
obedience
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical decision making
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Dualism
psychic tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile opposing values?
- What does “graveyard” suggest?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex ethics.
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
