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Meaning
The quote suggests that having a desire or impulse is not in itself evil. What matters is the choice someone makes about that desire and the actions they take because of it.
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Source
Side Jobs (2010)
Original Language & Translation
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Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "Side Jobs (2010)" by Jim Butcher (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Jim Butcher
American author
Jim Butcher is an American author known for his contemporary fantasy series The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires. His work has made him a familiar name in modern fantasy fiction. He is best known for creating long-running series that blend fantasy with contemporary settings and inventive worldbuilding. The available facts point to a writer whose work centers on series fiction rather than stand-alone books.
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