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The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil
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"The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil"

- Hannah Arendt

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This quote by Hannah Arendt speaks with the idea that most evil is done by individuals who are not actively choosing to be evil. Instead, they are individuals who are apathetic and indifferent to the repercussions of their actions. They are not actively choosing to do excellent or wicked, but instead are simply going through the motions of life without thinking about the impact of their decisions. This quote highlights the value of making conscious decisions and understanding the repercussions of our actions. It is a suggestion that we need to bear in mind our choices and take duty for our actions. We need to understand the capacity for evil and make every effort to make decisions that are excellent and simply. By doing so, we can help to prevent wicked from taking place.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Hannah Arendt between October 14, 1906 and December 4, 1975. He/she was a famous Historian from Germany. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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