Evil Quote by Veronica Roth
“Human reason can excuse any evil; that is why it's so important that we don't rely on it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: New York Times, 2018
Reason can justify wrongdoing, so we must not rely solely on rationality for moral guidance.
In simple terms: Reason alone can excuse evil.
Key Takeaway
Combine reason with moral compass.
Themes
ethics
reason
morality
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- education
- personal decision
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure ethical reasoning?
- What checks balance reason?
A Different Perspective
Rationality can be misused.
![“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)
