Evil Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
““have observed that when I wore the semblance of Edward Hyde, none could come near to me at first without a visible misgiving of the flesh. This, as I take it, was because all human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886
The narrator notes that when he adopts a wholly evil persona, people instinctively recoil, revealing the innate mix of good and evil in humanity.
In simple terms: Evil appearance triggers fear, showing human duality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how appearance influences perception.
Themes
human nature
duality
perception
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal interactions
- leadership
- media representation
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
social reaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceived evil affect trust?
- Can good and evil coexist in one person?
A Different Perspective
Pure evil is a social construct, not an absolute.
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