But brothers, this biting my nails about the cause of evil is what gives me true laugh. They are not worried about knowing what is the cause of goodness, and then, why do they want to find out the other matter? If the lids {individuals} are good it is because they like it, and I would not think of interfering with their pleasures, so the same should do in the other business. And I am a client of the other business.
In the excerpt from Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange," the speaker reflects on the irony of people's obsession with understanding the cause of evil while neglecting the nature of goodness. They find humor in how society seems preoccupied with the darker aspects of human behavior, often questioning why individuals engage in wrongdoing instead of simply appreciating the goodness inherent in others without needing to dissect it. This perspective challenges the reader to think critically about morality and the motivations behind behavior.
The speaker suggests that individuals engage in good actions out of personal enjoyment, which should be respected, just as one should not interfere in the exploration of evil. Their stance indicates a perspective that embraces the complexities of human nature, suggesting that understanding evil doesn’t necessarily lead to solutions or improvements in society. Ultimately, the commentary nudges the audience to reconsider the emphasis placed on the cause of evil compared to the nature of goodness.
