"We had better dispense with the personification of evil, because it leads, all too easily, to the most dangerous kind of war: religious war"
- Konrad Lorenz
About this Quote
Konrad Lorenz's quote is a warning against the personification of evil, which can result in spiritual war. He is suggesting that when evil is personified, it can be seen as a concrete opponent, and this can cause a war in between different spiritual groups. This type of war is especially dangerous since it is based on a belief in a greater power, and it can be hard to solve. Lorenz is recommending that it is better to prevent personifying evil, as this can lead to a dispute that is challenging to end. He is advocating for a more nuanced technique to understanding wicked, one that does not depend on a single, unified opponent. By preventing the personification of evil, we can prevent the most unsafe sort of war.
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