In the time of your life, live—so that in that good time…
““In the time of your life, live—so that in that good time there shall be no ugliness or death for yourself or for any life your life touches. Seek goodness everywhere, and when it is found, bring it out of its hiding place and let it be free and unashamed. Place in matter and in flesh the least of the values, for these are the things that hold death and must pass away. Discover in all things that which shines and is beyond corruption. Encourage virtue in whatever heart it may have been driven into secrecy and sorrow by the shame and terror of the world. Ignore the obvious, for it is unworthy of the clear eye and the kindly heart. Be the inferior of no man, or of any men be superior. Remember that every man is a variation of yourself. No man's guilt is not yours, nor is any man's innocence a thing apart. Despise evil and ungodliness, but not men of ungodliness or evil. These, understand. Have no shame in being kindly and gentle but if the time comes in the time of your life to kill, kill and have no regret. In the time of your life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Live fully and ethically, seeking and spreading goodness, confronting evil without hatred, and embracing compassion while recognizing shared humanity.
In simple terms: Live fully, spread goodness, confront evil without hatred.
Key Takeaway
Act with compassion, reject evil, cherish shared humanity.
Themes
ethics
compassion
humanity
purpose
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community service
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
- leadership
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
existentialism
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance compassion with necessary harsh actions?
- What does “kill without regret” mean in a moral context?
A Different Perspective
May become blinded by idealism, ignoring practical constraints.