Judgment Quote by Epictetus
“The soul's impurity consists in bad judgments, and purification consists in producing in it right judgments, and the pure soul is one which has right judgments.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses, Epictetus, 2nd century AD
A soul is impure when it makes poor judgments; it becomes pure by cultivating correct judgments.
In simple terms: Pure soul = right judgments.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate right judgments.
Themes
virtue
self‑improvement
philosophy
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- moral education
- self‑reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify your own bad judgments?
- What practices help you replace them with right ones?
A Different Perspective
Right judgments are hard to maintain under pressure.
