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“Ennius wrote, “The good is mostly in the absence of bad”; Nimium boni est, cui nihil est mali.” quote by Anonymous
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““Ennius wrote, “The good is mostly in the absence of bad”; Nimium boni est, cui nihil est mali.””

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Source Quote: Ancient philosophical saying, attributed to Ennius, 1st century BC

Suggests that goodness is defined by the lack of evil, implying moral quality is relational.

In simple terms: Goodness is the absence of evil.

Key Takeaway

Focus on preventing harm to be good.

Themes

ethics philosophy morality

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • moral decision making
  • education
  • leadership

Key Concepts

dualism relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it enough to avoid evil?
  • How do we define good beyond non‑evil?
A Different Perspective

Absence of evil does not guarantee positive virtues.

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