Skip to content

Devil Quote by Philippa Gregory

“To save my son, I would plot with the devil himself.” quote by Philippa Gregory
Download Open image
“To save my son, I would plot with the devil himself.”

Philippa Gregory

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl, 2001

A mother’s love drives her to consider any means, even aligning with evil, to protect her child.

In simple terms: Extreme love can lead to immoral choices.

Key Takeaway

Weigh love against moral boundaries.

Themes

love morality parental sacrifice evil conflict

Mood

dramatic emotional

Type

literary contemplative

When to use this quote

  • parental decisions
  • protective instincts
  • ethical crises

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas psychology family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should love have?
  • When does protecting a child become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Moral compromise may cause lasting harm.

4.4 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Philippa Gregory

Explore all 408 Philippa Gregory quotes

More Devil quotes

Browse all 3,173 Devil quotes