Quote by Aldous Huxley on Evil and Its Consequences

„The effects which follow too constant and intense a concentration upon evil are always disastrous. Those who crusade, not for God in themselves, but against the devil in others, never succeed in making the world better, but leave it either as it was, or sometimes even perceptibly worse than it was, before the crusade began. By thinking primarily of evil we tend, however excellent our intentions, to create occasions for evil to manifest itself.“

Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley warns about the negative effects of an intense focus on evil and fighting others.

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Aldous Huxley was a British writer and philosopher, known for his dystopian works.

Aldous Huxley reflects on the negative consequences of focusing too much on evil and fighting others instead of seeking good within oneself.

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Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894–1963) was a British writer, philosopher, and visionary, best known for his dystopian novel "Brave New World." He extensively explored social, political, and cultural issues of the 20th century.

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