No se puede hallar una justificación para no hacer el bien…
““No se puede hallar una justificación para no hacer el bien a los demás a menos que encontremos, o inventemos, alguna razón por la que se lo merecen (un defecto o una característica despreciable que nos obligue a ignorarlos, corregirlos, humillarlos o castigarlos).””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One cannot justify harming others unless a specific, morally relevant flaw is identified, which is rarely sufficient.
In simple terms: Harm requires a clear moral reason.
Avoid harming without justified cause.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- medical decisions
- interpersonal conflicts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria truly justify harm?
- Can any flaw ever legitimize mistreatment?
Moral judgments are often subjective and culturally biased.