Wallace StegnerWherever you find the greatest good, you will find the greatest evil, because evil loves paradise as much as good.
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Whenever you find the greatest good, you will find the greatest evil. The good is like a magnet that attracts evil to it. The best things in life are also the worst things in life because they attract evil. If you do good, try not to do it for the sake of doing good.
For example, if you want to run for president, run against someone who brings chaos. Do your best to be honest for yourself and your loved ones. When you do that, there might be some hardships, but it will be worth it.
Source: All The Little Live Things
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