Enjoyed Quote by John Ruskin
“Multitudes think they like to do evil; yet no man ever really enjoyed doing evil since God made the world.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Reflections, 1865
Although people claim to enjoy evil, true satisfaction comes from good, as evil is inherently unsatisfying.
In simple terms: Evil feels empty; good feels fulfilling.
Key Takeaway
Choose good over evil.
Themes
ethics
human nature
spirituality
joy
suffering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal judgments
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people claim to enjoy evil?
- How does goodness bring lasting joy?
A Different Perspective
Some argue evil can be pleasurable in certain contexts.
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