Quote by Mary Shelley

No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks.

No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals do not willingly choose to do evil or harm others simply for the sake of being evil. Instead, they are driven by a misguided belief that their actions will bring them happiness or fulfill their idea of what is good. In essence, people may confuse their pursuit of personal satisfaction or happiness with what they perceive as the greater good, leading them to commit acts that may ultimately be seen as evil by society.

By Mary Shelley

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