Quote by Blaise Pascal

Men never do evil so fully and cheerfully as when we do it out of conscience.

Men never do evil so fully and cheerfully as when we do it o

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are capable of committing acts of evil or wrongdoing with the greatest enthusiasm and willingness when they believe it is justified by their own conscience. It implies that when people are convinced that their actions are morally right or necessary, they are more prone to neglect the potential negative consequences and instead embrace their behavior with fervor. Thus, the quote highlights not only the potential danger of blindly following one's conscience without critically evaluating it, but also the inherent complexity of human morality and the capacity for individuals to justify and carry out evil acts.

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