Quote by Orson Scott Card
Alvin had met true evil in his life, but he still persisted in thinking it was awful rare, and the word was bandied about too much by those who didn't understand what real badness was.
Summary
In this quote, the character Alvin believes that true evil is a rare occurrence. He draws from his personal experiences of encountering genuine wickedness, which leads him to believe that the term "evil" is often misunderstood and overused by people who have not truly experienced the depths of malevolence. Alvin's perspective highlights the importance of understanding and acknowledging the severity and extent of true evil, as opposed to casually labelling every negative action or behavior as such.