Devil Quote by Orson Scott Card
““The devil?” Jason heaved the tick over his shoulder like a collier with his sack. “Satan. The adversary. The enemy of the plan of God. The undoer. The destroyer. Yes. He definitely was.” Jason smiled. “But he meant well.””
About This Quote
The passage portrays Satan as a destructive force opposing divine purpose, yet suggests his actions may stem from a misguided sense of purpose.
In simple terms: Satan as a destructive adversary with unintended good intent.
Key Takeaway
Even evil can have a twisted sense of purpose.
Themes
good vs evil
divine plan
misguided intent
dual nature of antagonists
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
dialogue
narrative
When to use this quote
- discussing mythic archetypes
- analyzing literary villains
- exploring theological debates
Key Concepts
theology
characterization
moral ambiguity
Practical Applications
- creative writing
- theological study
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for an antagonist to 'mean well'?
- How does this view affect our understanding of evil?
A Different Perspective
Some argue Satan's role is purely malevolent, not benevolent.
![“The faults of which we ask you [God] the remittance, it is you who make us commit them; the traps of which we implore you to deliver us, it is you who has set them for us; and the Satan which surrounds us, this Satan, it is you.” quote by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4df/pierre-joseph-proudhon-11634_asks_the-faults-of-which-we-ask-you-god-the-r_28053.jpg)
