Quote by Thomas Carlyle

All evil is like a nightmare; the instant you stir under it, the evil is gone.

All evil is like a nightmare; the instant you stir under it,

Summary

This quote suggests that evil is like a fleeting dream or a bad experience that loses its power as soon as you confront it. Just as a nightmare ends as soon as you wake up or move, the moment you take action against evil, it can dissipate. It implies that evil thrives when we allow ourselves to be passive or controlled by fear, but once we acknowledge and challenge it, its influence vanishes. This quote carries a message of empowerment and highlights the transformative potential of confronting and opposing evil.

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