evil
Evil is the art of proclaiming one’s own purity while mocking the sins of others and secretly indulging in the same follies. By condemning evil, one validates a fragile superiority, unwittingly nurturing the inner darkness. Harsh denunciations made in the name of good often sow seeds of hatred and trigger a chain reaction. Counting each other’s sins as a game of words may be the most insidious crime of all. In the end, true evil lies not in harming others but in remaining blind to one’s own hypocrisy.