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It is my opinion that human history can make no sense unless evil doings are recognized for what they are, and that they
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"It is my opinion that human history can make no sense unless evil doings are recognized for what they are, and that they are bearable only if somehow they may be redeemed"

- Simon Conway Morris

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This quote by Simon Conway Morris suggests that it is essential to acknowledge evil for what it is, which it is only manageable if it can be redeemed. This implies that evil is an inescapable part of human history, and that it is very important to acknowledge it and attempt to make it right. It suggests that it is possible to discover a way to offset the wrongs that have been done, which it is possible to discover a method to make things better. This quote motivates us to take responsibility for our actions and to attempt to apologize for the wrongs we have actually done. It also recommends that it is possible to find a method to make up for the evil that has actually been done, and that it is possible to find a method to make things right.

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