Believe Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“Believe me, I know and I almost made the same mistake you did. Evil is seductive. It’s what makes the two of them so dangerous. (Jericho) No. It’s our willingness to believe their lies and to see what we want to see that makes it so dangerous. Even when we know better, we lie to ourselves and that’s where the true betrayal is. (Jared)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Darkest Minds” (2015) or TV adaptation dialogue 2018
He warns that self‑deception and belief in comforting lies make evil dangerous, as people betray themselves by ignoring truth.
In simple terms: Self‑deception fuels evil’s danger.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant against personal biases and lies.
Themes
psychology
evil
self‑deception
truth
betrayal
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- media consumption
- political discourse
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re lying to yourself?
- What steps can prevent self‑betrayal?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness can be hard to achieve without external feedback.
