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“Good and evil grow up together and are bound in an equilibrium that cannot be sundered. The most we can do is try to tilt the equilibrium toward the good.” quote by Eric Hoffer
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“Good and evil grow up together and are bound in an equilibrium that cannot be sundered. The most we can do is try to tilt the equilibrium toward the good.”

Eric Hoffer

About This Quote

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

Good and evil are interdependent; shifting balance toward good is the best effort.

In simple terms: Good and evil are linked; aim to favor good.

Key Takeaway

Act to promote good.

Themes

morality balance ethics conflict

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community building
  • personal choices
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can tilt the balance locally?
  • How do you recognize subtle evil?
A Different Perspective

Changing balance can be slow and resisted.

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