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Joseph Conrad. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceUnder Western Eyes (1911)

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“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.”
— Joseph Conrad
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Conrad, J. (n.d.). The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4286-the-belief-in-a-supernatural-source-of-evil/

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Conrad, Joseph. “The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4286-the-belief-in-a-supernatural-source-of-evil/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Conrad, Joseph. “The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4286-the-belief-in-a-supernatural-source-of-evil/.

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