Quotation by

Joseph Conrad

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

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Joseph Conrad is saying that people do not need to blame evil on supernatural forces because humans themselves can commit terrible acts. He emphasizes that all wickedness can come from human nature without any outside influence.

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