Amor Quote by Nicolás Gómez Dávila
““The most ominous of modern perversions is the shame of appearing naïve if we do not flirt with evil. (La más ominosa de las perversiones modernas es la vergüenza de parecer ingenuos si no coqueteamos con el mal.)””
About This Quote
Avoiding the discomfort of seeming naive leads to complacency with evil; confronting harsh truths is essential.
In simple terms: Shame of naiveté drives moral compromise.
Embrace honesty, resist easy shame.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal growth
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears keep you from questioning authority?
- How does shame shape your moral choices?
Blindly accepting evil avoids confronting personal bias.