In a dying civilization, political prestige is the reward not of the shrewdest diagnostician, but of the man with the best bedside manner.
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Good' did not triumph. 'Evil' did not triumph. The two resolved, destroyed each other and created new 'evils', new 'goods' which slew each other in their turn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The conflict between good and evil is cyclical, leading to the emergence of new forms of both.
This quote by Eric Ambler suggests that the struggle between good and evil is not a straightforward victory for one over the other. Instead, their constant clash leads to the birth of new forms of good and evil, creating a cycle where each gives rise to the other, implying that moral struggles are complex and ongoing rather than definitive or final.
Themes
GoodEvilConflictPhilosophyMoralityCycle
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on moral philosophy, one could use this quote to illustrate the complexities of good and evil.
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