Evil Quote by Julie Kagawa
““The lesser of two evils was still evil.””
About This Quote
It states that even the milder of two bad choices remains bad.
In simple terms: Choosing the lesser evil is still choosing evil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that any compromise may still be harmful.
Themes
ethics
decisionmaking
morality
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- personal relationships
- business contracts
Key Concepts
dilemma
trade‑off
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there ever a truly harmless compromise?
- How can we avoid settling for a bad choice?
A Different Perspective
Often the “lesser” option still causes significant harm.
![“Out of many evils the evil which is least is the least of evils. [Lat., E malis multis, malum, quod minimum est, id minimum est malum.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/360/plautus-1263_evil_out-of-many-evils-the-evil-which-is-leas_663925.jpg)
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
