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“Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.” quote by George Herbert
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“Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Altar", 1633

The verse advises seeking good actively while being cautious of evil influences.

In simple terms: Seek good, avoid evil.

Key Takeaway

Pursue virtue and stay vigilant.

Themes

morality virtue spirituality guidance self-discipline

Mood

contemplative encouraging

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily decision making
  • ethical education
  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

religious poetry ethical instruction personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern good from evil in complex situations?
  • What practices help maintain moral vigilance?
A Different Perspective

Good and evil are not always clear-cut.

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