The heart of man is the place the devil dwells in; I feel sometimes a hell within myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker locates evil within the human heart itself, acknowledging internal hellish feelings.
- In plain terms
- Evil is inside the human heart, not outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for darkness within before blaming the outside.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find evil?
- What is inside your heart?
Another view
It attributes all evil to individuals rather than systems.
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