Cities Quote by Khalil Gibran
“And one of the elders of the city , said , speak to us of good and evil. And he answered : You are good in countless ways , and you are not evil when you are not good .”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prophet, 1923
Goodness is defined by actions; one can be neutral when not acting, and evil is the absence of good.
In simple terms: Good is action, evil is lack of good.
Key Takeaway
Act with intention to embody good.
Themes
morality
action
identity
ethics
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- community service
- personal reflection
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions define your goodness?
- Can neutrality be moral?
A Different Perspective
Defining good vs. evil can be culturally subjective.
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