Charm Quote by Kenneth Anger
“Although, of course, my definition of evil is not everybody else's. Evil is being involved in the glamour and charm of material existence, glamour in its old Gaelic sense meaning enchantment with the look of things, rather than the soul of things.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Film and the Sublime, 1975
Evil is the seductive allure of materialism, not a universal moral label.
In simple terms: Evil equals material enchantment.
Key Takeaway
Question what you value.
Themes
materialism
enchantment
subjectivity
Mood
critical
philosophical
Type
analytical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- art criticism
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
philosophy
aesthetics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “evil” mean to you?
- Can beauty be deceptive?
A Different Perspective
Material allure can mask deeper harm.
