There are two sorts of good wills. The one says, "I would…
““There are two sorts of good wills. The one says, "I would do well, but it gives me trouble, and I will not do it." The other, "I wish to do well, but I have not as much power as I have will; it is this which holds me back." The first fills Hell, the second Paradise.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Two wills: one avoids effort despite good intent, filling Hell; the other strives despite limited power, leading to Paradise.
In simple terms: Effortful good will leads to virtue.
Key Takeaway
Choose effort over avoidance.
Themes
willpower
effort
virtue
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily habit building
- goal setting
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
self‑discipline
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from acting on good intentions?
- How can you strengthen your will?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external constraints.