Nihil Quote by Anonymous
““Ennius wrote, “The good is mostly in the absence of bad”; Nimium boni est, cui nihil est mali.””
About This Quote
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.
Focus on preventing harm to be good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- moral decision making
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it enough to avoid evil?
- How do we define good beyond non‑evil?
Absence of evil does not guarantee positive virtues.