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What happens when good people are put into an evil place? Do they triumph or does the situation dominate their past hist
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"What happens when good people are put into an evil place? Do they triumph or does the situation dominate their past history and morality?"

- Philip Zimbardo

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This quote by Philip Zimbardo is asking what occurs when great people are put into a bad location. It is questioning whether the great people will certainly be able to keep their morality as well as triumph over the evil situation, or if the scenario will certainly control their past history as well as principles. This quote is asking if the great people will certainly be able to withstand the bad influences of the scenario, or if they will certainly succumb to it. It is a reminder that even excellent individuals can be influenced by their atmosphere, and that it is essential to be familiar with the possibility for evil to corrupt even the very best people. It is a tip to be watchful and to aim to keep our morality in any kind of circumstance.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Philip Zimbardo somewhere between March 23, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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