Quote by W. H. Auden

Evil is unspectacular and always human, and shares our bed and eats at our own table.

Evil is unspectacular and always human, and shares our bed a

Summary

This quote highlights the commonplace and mundane nature of evil. It suggests that evil is not an extraordinary force or a supernatural entity, but rather a product of human actions and tendencies. It emphasizes that evil is often found in close proximity to us, residing within our everyday lives and interactions. By stating that it "shares our bed and eats at our own table," it implies that evil can easily blend with and be accepted in our society, making us aware of the potential for darkness within human beings themselves.

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By W. H. Auden

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