Quote by Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eye

A belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.

A belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary;

Summary

This quote emphasizes that a belief in supernatural evil forces is not required to explain the wickedness exhibited by humans. It suggests that people are inherently capable of committing evil acts by themselves, detaching the responsibility from external entities. Essentially, it implies that the potential for wickedness lies within individual human nature, without the need for attributing it to metaphysical or supernatural powers.

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By Joseph Conrad, Under Western Eye

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