Believe Quote by Philip Pullman
“I stopped believing there was a power of good and a power of evil that were outside us. And I came to believe that good and evil are names for what people do, not for what they are.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that moral concepts are human actions, not external forces.
In simple terms: Good and evil are defined by deeds, not supernatural powers.
Key Takeaway
Judge actions, not labels.
Themes
morality
human agency
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- social behavior
- political leadership
Key Concepts
existentialism
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define good actions?
- Can evil be purely accidental?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook innate moral intuitions or biological influences.
