Evil Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
“Every political good carried to the extreme must be productive of evil.”
About This Quote
Extreme applications of any political virtue can generate harmful outcomes.
In simple terms: Excess leads to harm.
Key Takeaway
Balance principle with caution.
Themes
politics
ethics
extremism
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- legislation
- social movements
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we guard against over‑extension of good policies?
- What checks prevent good intentions from becoming harmful?
A Different Perspective
Even well‑intentioned policies can backfire if taken to extremes.
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