Computers Quote by John Christopher
““People may be persuaded that the machine is doing good. In fact, good is only capable of being done on a small scale. Evil is more versatile. You can hate those you have never seen, all the vast multitudes of them, but you can only love those you know — and that with difficulty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Beyond the Stars, 1972
Good deeds are limited in scale, while evil can spread widely; love is hard to give to strangers, unlike hate which is easy.
In simple terms: Good is small, evil is large, love is difficult.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the ease of hatred and strive for empathy.
Themes
morality
scale
empathy
hate
love
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- community building
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
human nature
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we expand love beyond familiar circles?
- How do we limit the spread of evil?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all evil is versatile ignores systemic constraints on harm.
