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The evil that is in the world almost always comes from ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.
"The evil that is in the world almost always comes from ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Good intentions can cause harm when people act without understanding consequences.
Key takeaway:
Pair good intentions with careful understanding.
Origin of the quote
The Plague, Part II, in Stuart Gilbert’s translation
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe narrator discusses ignorance and moral responsibility in the setting of an epidemic.
