Even Hitler didn't wake up going, 'let me do the most evil thing I can do today.' I think he woke up in the morning and using a twisted, backwards logic, he set out to do what he thought was 'good.' Stuff like that just needs reprogramming. ... I wake up every day full of hope, positive that every day is going to be better than yesterday. And I'm looking to infect people with my positivity. I think I can start an epidemic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evil acts from distorted logic rather than intent to be evil, so positivity can counter it.
- In plain terms
- Bad people think they are doing good; choose hope instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose hope daily to counter negativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you start your day?
- Can hope change others?
Another view
Positivity does not always stop systemic harm.
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