“One can be a saint in an evil world, but it is quite difficult for an ordinary man to be honest in that way”
— Umberto Eco
Simplified Meaning:
It's possible for a very good person to stay good even in a bad world, but it is much harder for a regular person to always be honest in those conditions.
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