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There is only one principle, and this is Good. There is no…

“There is only one principle, and this is Good. There is no principle of evil. If there were a principle of evil, evil would be positive and not negative, and therefore could never be overcome, because it would be eternal and unchanging.” quote by Henry Thomas Hamblin
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“There is only one principle, and this is Good. There is no principle of evil. If there were a principle of evil, evil would be positive and not negative, and therefore could never be overcome, because it would be eternal and unchanging.”

Henry Thomas Hamblin

About This Quote

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

Good is the sole principle; evil cannot be a principle because it would be eternal and unchangeable, making it impossible to overcome.

In simple terms: Only good is a true principle; evil cannot be a principle.

Key Takeaway

Focus on cultivating good.

Themes

ethics metaphysics duality

Mood

serene determined hopeful

Type

philosophical spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • moral decision making
  • spiritual practice
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology moral philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront evil without labeling it a principle?
  • What practices reinforce good?
A Different Perspective

Evil may still manifest as behavior, not a principle.

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