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Devil Quote by William Shakespeare

“What, man, defy the devil. Consider, he's an enemy to mankind.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“What, man, defy the devil. Consider, he's an enemy to mankind.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Defying evil is futile because evil opposes humanity.

In simple terms: Opposing evil is pointless.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of fighting evil.

Themes

evil humanity defiance philosophy

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • personal struggles
  • social movements

Key Concepts

moral philosophy human nature conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is all resistance useless?
  • When is confronting evil necessary?
A Different Perspective

Evil may be overcome with collective effort.

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