Criteria Quote by Bert Hellinger
“The criterion for what is good is based on whether it relieves someone, brings joy, or soothes a distress.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love's Hidden Symmetry, Bert Hellinger, 1998
Goodness is measured by relief, joy, or comfort it provides to others.
In simple terms: Good is what eases or delights people.
Key Takeaway
Seek to alleviate suffering and bring happiness.
Themes
ethics
well‑being
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- healthcare
- customer service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
human need
emotional relief
moral criteria
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess if relief is genuine?
- Can joy be a reliable metric?
A Different Perspective
May overlook long‑term consequences for short‑term comfort.
![“[ When a religious couple wrote to Sagan about fulfilled prophecies, he wrote back in May 1996 :] If ‘fulfilled prophecy’ is your criterion, why do you not believe in materialistic science, which has an unparalleled record of fulfilled prophecy? Consider, for example, eclipses.” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/875/carl-sagan-160_belief_when-a-religious-couple-wrote-to-sagan-a_25095.jpg)
