--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: we must learn to keep the balance. Having…" description: "\"“we must learn to keep the balance. Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice we must not act without. Who am i-though i have th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed4/anonymous-1_ignorance_we-must-learn-to-keep-the-balance-having_2221737.jpg" --- # we must learn to keep the balance. Having intelligence, we… ![“we must learn to keep the balance. Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice we must not act without. Who am i-though i have the power to do it- to punish and reward, playing with men's destinies?” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed4/anonymous-1_ignorance_we-must-learn-to-keep-the-balance-having_2221737.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed4/anonymous-1_ignorance_we-must-learn-to-keep-the-balance-having_2221737.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed4/anonymous-1_ignorance_we-must-learn-to-keep-the-balance-having_2221737.jpg) > ““we must learn to keep the balance. Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice we must not act without. Who am i-though i have the power to do it- to punish and reward, playing with men's destinies?”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Warns that intelligence and choice carry responsibility; misuse can affect others' destinies. **In simple terms:** Power requires responsible use. Key Takeaway Exercise wisdom and restraint. Themes responsibility power ethics choice Mood reflective cautious Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - policy making - parenting - corporate governance - legal judgments Key Concepts moral philosophy leadership consequences Questions to Reflect On - What responsibilities come with your choices? - How do you ensure decisions are informed? 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That's how we learn and grow.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/life-is-full-of-change-that-s-how-we-learn-and-grow/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [You'll seldom experience regret for anything that you've done. It is what you haven't done that will torment you. The message, therefore, is clear.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/you-ll-seldom-experience-regret-for-anything-that-you-ve-done-it-is/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [Scrabble - The game is available in Braille. That’s a nice fact. This makes me feel better about humanity for some reason. 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I have been through a lot, but I still manage to have a smile on my face. 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