Causes Quote by Orson Scott Card
“Good people can't out-think evil, cause evil thinks of things good folks can't think of.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender's Game, 1985
Evil can devise strategies beyond ordinary moral imagination, making it hard for good people to anticipate.
In simple terms: Evil thinks differently than good.
Key Takeaway
Study unconventional thinking to anticipate threats.
Themes
evil
strategy
morality
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- security planning
- policy making
- personal vigilance
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we expand our thinking to anticipate evil?
- What safeguards can counter unseen threats?
A Different Perspective
Goodness alone may not protect against cunning threats.
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