Food is not evil, but gluttony is. Childbearing is not…
“Food is not evil, but gluttony is. Childbearing is not evil, but fornication is. Money is not evil, but avarice is. Glory is not evil, but vainglory is. Indeed, there is no evil in existing things, but only in their misuse.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Things are neutral; evil arises from misuse, not the objects themselves.
In simple terms: Objects aren't evil; misuse is.
Use things wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- eating habits
- family planning
- financial decisions
- career ambition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits might you be misusing?
- How can you align use with virtue?
Good intentions can be misapplied.