A belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.

Joseph Conrad

Under Western Eyes

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Topic

Problem of evil God and man Human nature

Author

Joseph Conrad

Source

Under Western Eyes

Medium

Novel

Language

English

Time

1911 1910s 20th century

Occupation

Novelist Writer

From

Ukraine Europe

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Original Citation

Conrad, Joseph. Under Western Eyes. Harper & Brothers/Methuen Publishing, 1911, pt. 2, ch. 4.

Current Citation

Conrad, Joseph. Under Western Eyes. Dover Publications, 2003, pt. 2, ch. 4.

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Another quote from the 1910s

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?

W.H. Davies

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Topic
Taking one's time Slowing down Busyness Purpose of life Life

Author

W.H. Davies
Source
Leisure Songs of Joy and Others
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1911 1910s 20th century
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Citation

Davies, W. H. "Leisure." Songs of Joy and Others. A. C. Fifield, 1911.

Another quote about Human nature

It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

James Madison

Federalist 51

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Topic
Political theory Politics Government Human nature

Author

James Madison
Source
Federalist 51 The Federalist Papers
Medium
Essay
Genre
Political literature
Language
English
Time
1788 1780s 18th century
Era
American Revolutionary Period
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Original Citation

Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 51, The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." New York Packet, 8 Feb. 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. "No. 51: How to maintain: make the parts check each other. Also, a federal system divides power further.--Madison (or Hamilton)." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.