Quote by Elias Canetti

As if one could know the good a person is capable of, when one doesn't know the bad he might do.


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Summary

This quote suggests that it is impossible to truly comprehend the potential goodness in someone's character if we are unaware of the negative actions they are capable of committing. It emphasizes the need to consider both the positive and negative aspects of an individual in order to understand their true nature. It implies that judgment should not be based solely on limited knowledge or assumptions, but rather on a comprehensive understanding of a person's potential for both good and bad.

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Goodness
By Elias Canetti
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