Evil Quote by Oscar Wilde
““No one can tell how God worketh. His ways are very mysterious. It may be that the things which we call evil are good, and the things which we call good are evil. There is no knowledge of anything. We must needs submit to everything, for God is very strong. He breaketh in pieces the strong together with the weak, for He regardeth not any man.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895
The quote suggests divine actions are unknowable and paradoxical, urging humility and acceptance of life's mysteries.
In simple terms: God's ways are mysterious; accept what you cannot understand.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust.
Themes
humility
faith
paradox
acceptance
mystery
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
serene
Type
literary
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- unexpected success
- ethical dilemmas
- faith crises
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when outcomes defy logic?
- Can acceptance replace critical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify suffering and ignore human agency.
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![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
