Good and evil Quote by Fazlur Rahman
““This struggle between good and evil, fresh and stale, new and decrepit, between the vigor of moral youth and the dotage of senility, is of positive benefit, for it keeps the perennial moral values alive””
About This Quote
Source Book: Islamic Thought in the Modern World, 1999
The tension between opposing forces revitalizes moral values, preventing stagnation and decay.
In simple terms: Opposition keeps moral values alive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace conflict to sustain ethics.
Themes
ethics
conflict
renewal
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social discourse
- education
- policy making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
dialectics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conflict foster moral vitality?
- When might harmony be preferable?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on opposition can cause division.
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