Devil Quote by Thomas Howard
““But evil is always illusion. It insists on the lie that we can have something for ourselves. This is the sole principle at work in hell. Lucifer chose to believe it; or, since it is unimaginable that he actually could have believed it, then we may say that he chose to pretend it might be. Very well, says Truth, you may pretend this. But the pretense will be, literally, your undoing. It will unmake you. You will have opted for something that is not, namely, a lie. Hell is built of lies.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Nature of Evil, 2015
Evil is a self‑serving illusion, a lie that sustains hell; pretending truth leads to self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Evil is a lie that destroys us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject self‑deception.
Themes
morality
illusion
truth
hell
self‑deception
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual practice
- self‑reflection
- counseling
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What lies do you accept?
- How does self‑deception affect your life?
A Different Perspective
Denial of truth can be rationalized.
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