Capacity Quote by Lawrence Block
“Dangerous thing, giving humanity the knowledge of good and evil. And the capacity to make the wrong choice more often than not.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Hour by Lawrence Block, 2005
Humanity’s knowledge of good and evil creates the ability to choose wrong more often than right.
In simple terms: Knowing good and evil makes wrong choices easier.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wisdom to guide choices.
Themes
knowledge
morality
choice
human nature
error
Mood
cautionary
introspective
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- moral dilemmas
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
- technology use
Key Concepts
ethics
cognitive bias
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you guard against frequent wrong choices?
- What role does intention play?
A Different Perspective
Awareness of morality doesn’t guarantee ethical action.
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