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Resist the bad (intrinsic) so to bring good (extrinsic).

“Resist the bad (intrinsic) so to bring good (extrinsic).” quote by Hasan Rabbani
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““Resist the bad (intrinsic) so to bring good (extrinsic).””

Hasan Rabbani

About This Quote

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

One should reject harmful intrinsic actions to enable positive extrinsic outcomes.

In simple terms: Avoid harmful inner motives to achieve good external results.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate good intentions.

Themes

ethics behavior intrinsic extrinsic morality

Mood

instructive ethical

Type

Resist:1 Bring Good:1 Resist Bad:1 Bad Intrinsic:1 Intrinsic Bring:0

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • social impact
  • decision making

Key Concepts

virtue ethics consequentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What intrinsic harms hinder good outcomes?
  • How to align inner motives with outer good?
A Different Perspective

Distinguishing intrinsic vs extrinsic can be ambiguous.

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