Enmity Quote by John Milton
“That space the Evil One abstracted stood From his own evil, and for the time remained Stupidly good, of enmity disarmed, Of guile, of hate, of envy, of revenge .”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Even the Evil One can appear good when his own malice is hidden, creating false peace.
In simple terms: Evil can masquerade as good.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden motives.
Themes
morality
deception
evil
duality
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- personal relationships
- media analysis
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theodicy
illusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true intent?
- What safeguards reveal hidden malice?
A Different Perspective
Good appearances may be deceptive.
