When a man,,,,,lies cheat and steals,,,,, but hates children,,,,, there must be something good in him!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even a terrible person must have one redeeming quality.
- In plain terms
- If a man does bad things but hates kids, he has some good.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone has some redeeming trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there anyone without redeeming qualities?
Another view
It finds good in evil by focusing on trivial points.
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