Quote by Paul Brunton
(The presence of evil) in his life provokes him into either overcoming it or yielding to it. If the first, it has led him to work for his own improvement; if the second it has led him to acknowledge his own weakness. Sooner or later, the unpleasant consequences of such weakness will lead him to grapple with it, and develop his power of will...Immediately and directly, it may either strengthen him or weaken him. Ultimately, it can only strengthen him.
Summary
This quote suggests that encountering evil in one's life offers two possible responses - to either overcome it or succumb to it. If one chooses to overcome it, they are motivated to strive for self-improvement. On the other hand, yielding to evil forces may lead to acknowledging one's own weakness. Eventually, the unpleasant consequences of this weakness will compel the individual to confront it and strengthen their willpower. While the immediate impact of encountering evil may vary, the quote emphasizes that ultimately, facing and overcoming it can only serve to reinforce an individual.
By Paul Brunton
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