Explain yourself, Lucy. You are positive everything you do is the right thing. But that means THINK you’ve done the right thing, when most of the time you do nothing but damage.
She could be talking about religious wars, although those were less common in the 70’s. Back then it was communism vs. capitalism or dictatorship vs. democracy.
I turns out this is one of the finest pieces of wisdom in all Peanuts. I googled it and found:In all of mankind’s history, there has never been more damage done than by people who “thought they were doing the right thing”. Lucy van Pelt (Peanuts; 1971) – in https://arfer.net/quotes Five cents is a small price to pay, Charlie Brown.
McCoy: In this galaxy, there’s a mathematical probability of three million Earth-type planets. And in all of the universe, three million million galaxies like this. And in all of that… and perhaps more, only one of each of us.
Actually, this pertains to things that are not wars…laws passed “for their own good.” Sexual repression, religious control over people’s lives, public and private, “Altruism is the root of all evil.” (Robert Heinlein, though the quote may be slightly inaccurate…quoted from memory.)
knight1192a over 5 years ago
Explain yourself, Lucy. You are positive everything you do is the right thing. But that means THINK you’ve done the right thing, when most of the time you do nothing but damage.
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 5 years ago
I think I’m going to get a framed print of THIS comic!
sirbadger over 5 years ago
She could be talking about religious wars, although those were less common in the 70’s. Back then it was communism vs. capitalism or dictatorship vs. democracy.
orinoco womble over 5 years ago
Closely followed by “I was just following orders.”
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 5 years ago
For once, Lucy has nailed it in one.
Trond Sätre Premium Member over 5 years ago
Lucy is not being very helpful, but this is still the wisest thing she ever said. And one of my all-time favorite Peanuts quotes.
loridobson Premium Member over 5 years ago
“For the greater good” comes to mind, but EGO is tops.
mjb515 over 5 years ago
Amen!
jpayne4040 over 5 years ago
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions!
over 5 years ago
That’ll do, Lucy.
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
The right thing would be not to talk to Lucy anymore.
Jaime Jean M over 5 years ago
I turns out this is one of the finest pieces of wisdom in all Peanuts. I googled it and found:In all of mankind’s history, there has never been more damage done than by people who “thought they were doing the right thing”. Lucy van Pelt (Peanuts; 1971) – in https://arfer.net/quotes Five cents is a small price to pay, Charlie Brown.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 5 years ago
Don’t ask why but Lucy reminded me of this…
McCoy: In this galaxy, there’s a mathematical probability of three million Earth-type planets. And in all of the universe, three million million galaxies like this. And in all of that… and perhaps more, only one of each of us.
[pause]
McCoy: Don’t destroy the one named Kirk.
Spence12 Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Free health care for all! Universal incomes!” LOL
chromosome Premium Member over 5 years ago
Excellent content but terrible “bedside manner”.
OldIndy over 5 years ago
Actually, this pertains to things that are not wars…laws passed “for their own good.” Sexual repression, religious control over people’s lives, public and private, “Altruism is the root of all evil.” (Robert Heinlein, though the quote may be slightly inaccurate…quoted from memory.)
peteski1 over 5 years ago
I knew that there was 5 cents for Lucy in this story line somewhere!
rlkron2 over 5 years ago
No good deed goes unpunished
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
I guess she’s right.
hagarthehorrible over 5 years ago
Lucy could be more compassionate. Charlie has done a fine act and needs to be complimented than given negative comments.