Evil Quote by Sylvain Reynard
““It isn't God who's evil-it's us…Everyone wants to know where evil comes from and why the world is riddle with it. Why doesn't anyone ask where goodness comes from? Human beings have a tremendous capacity for cruelty. Why is there any goodness at all? Why are people like Grace and Richard so kind? Because there's a God, and he hasn't allowed the earth to be entirely corrupted. There are sticky like leaves, if you look for them. And when you recognize them, you can feel his presence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Side of the River, 2010
Evil originates in humanity, while goodness is a divine spark that persists despite corruption.
In simple terms: Human cruelty vs. divine goodness.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine goodness amid human flaws.
Themes
evil
goodness
human nature
divine presence
cruelty
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical discussions
- community service
- spiritual practice
- reading scripture
Key Concepts
philosophy
theodicy
spirituality
human capacity
Questions to Reflect On
- Where have you seen unexpected kindness?
- How can we nurture goodness in a flawed world?
A Different Perspective
Goodness may be overlooked when focusing on evil.
![“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)
