Must I do all the evil I can before I learn to shun it? Is it not enough to know the evil to shun it? If not, we should be sincere enough to admit that we love evil too well to give it up.

Summary

This quote questions the need to engage in harmful actions before realizing they should be avoided. It suggests that merely understanding the nature of evil should be sufficient to reject it. However, if we continue to partake in evil despite this knowledge, it implies a deep-rooted attachment to darkness. The quote calls for honesty, urging us to acknowledge whether we truly possess a strong inclination towards embracing and preserving evil intentions.