Devil Quote by John Dryden
“So over violent, or over civil that every man with him was God or Devil.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Man and God, 1695
Excessive violence or civility reduces humanity to god or devil.
In simple terms: Extreme behavior simplifies humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance.
Themes
extremes
human nature
morality
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- social media
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
Philosophical
ethical
Questions to Reflect On
- When does passion become fanaticism?
- How can moderation preserve humanity?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplification can ignore nuance.
