Been Quote by Max von Sydow
“The Devil, of course, must have been or must be a very charming person.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Exorcist, 1973
The devil is portrayed as an appealing figure, suggesting evil can be seductive.
In simple terms: Evil can be charming.
Key Takeaway
Beware allure of harmful influences.
Themes
temptation
deception
evil
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political
- media analysis
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Moral ambiguity
charisma
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize harmful charm?
- Can charisma hide malicious intent?
A Different Perspective
Charm does not equal virtue.
![“Donald [Trump] is a charming person. He can be fun. He can make you laugh. But he can turn on you. And get nasty and personal and vicious.” quote by Ted Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/642/ted-cruz-487_charming_donald-trump-is-a-charming-person-he-can_2062206.jpg)
