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“Very few people see their own actions as truly evil,... It is left to their victims to decide what is evil and what is not.” quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
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“Very few people see their own actions as truly evil,... It is left to their victims to decide what is evil and what is not.”

Laurell K. Hamilton

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Source Novel: Dark Descent, 2001

Moral judgment is subjective; victims define evil, not perpetrators.

In simple terms: Evil is seen through victims’ eyes.

Key Takeaway

Consider multiple perspectives on morality.

Themes

ethics subjectivity victimhood

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • legal trials
  • conflict resolution
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who decides what is evil?
  • Can perpetrators be redeemed?
A Different Perspective

Victims may misinterpret actions; context matters.

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