Quote by Jane Austen

Well! Evil to some is always good to others.

Well! Evil to some is always good to others.

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective-dependent nature of good and evil. What one person perceives as evil may be seen as good or advantageous by someone else. It suggests that morality is subjective and that different individuals can have varying opinions on what is right or wrong. Additionally, it implies that actions and intentions can be interpreted differently, and what may seem ethically wrong to one person may bring benefit or advantage to another.

By Jane Austen

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