Bad thing Quote by Joseph Joubert
“Today there are no more irreconcilable enmities, because there are no more disinterested emotions: that's a good thing born from a bad thing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Emotion, 1765
Human conflicts disappear when emotions become indifferent, a mixed outcome of good and bad.
In simple terms: Loss of conflict through indifferent emotions, both positive and negative.
Recognize the cost of emotional indifference.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- personal relationships
- social media discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is indifference truly beneficial?
- What emotions sustain healthy relations?
Indifference can erode empathy.