Quote by Philip K. Dick

You will be required to do wrong no matter where you go. It is the basic condition of life, to be required to violate your own identity. At some time, every creature which lives must do so. It is the ultimate shadow, the defeat of creation; this is the curse at work, the curse that feeds on all life. Everywhere in the universe.

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Summary

This quote suggests that in life, it is inevitable to face situations where one must compromise or go against their own principles. The speaker argues that this is a fundamental aspect of existence, and that all living creatures eventually confront this dilemma. They describe it as a universal curse, a shadow that taints and prevails over every form of life. This quote highlights the struggles and conflicts humans and other beings encounter as they navigate through a world where compromise and moral compromise is often a necessary part of survival or progress.

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Life Science Identity

By Philip K. Dick

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