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So far any one shuns evils, so far as he does good.

“So far any one shuns evils, so far as he does good.” quote by Emanuel Swedenborg
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“So far any one shuns evils, so far as he does good.”

Emanuel Swedenborg

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Good deeds are insufficient if one continually avoids confronting evil; moral progress requires confronting and rejecting wrongdoing.

In simple terms: Avoiding evil hinders true goodness.

Key Takeaway

Face and reject wrongdoing to grow morally.

Themes

morality ethics spirituality self‑improvement

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

dualism human nature responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront personal evils?
  • What does “shunning evils” look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring evil can lead to complacency.

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