Devil Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“The devil has his elect.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History", Thomas Carlyle, 1841
Even the devil selects a chosen group, implying that evil also follows a selective, purposeful pattern.
In simple terms: Even evil has its chosen followers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that both good and bad can be organized.
Themes
evil
selection
order
Mood
critical
analytical
skeptical
Type
critical
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- social movements
- psychology
- literary critique
- media studies
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might labeling evil as “selected” be problematic?
- How does this view affect our understanding of moral agency?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex moral dynamics, ignoring nuance.
