Evil Quote by Mikhail Lermontov
“Evil spawns evil. The first experience of torture gives an understanding of the pleasure in tormenting others.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Hero of Our Time, 1840
Evil breeds evil; experiencing torture reveals the pleasure of tormenting others.
In simple terms: Evil creates more evil.
Recognize cycles of cruelty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- justice work
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do victims sometimes become perpetrators?
- How can societies prevent this cycle?
Breaking cycles is difficult.