Balanced Quote by Maimonides
“Every man should view himself as equally balanced: half good and half evil. Likewise, he should see the entire world as half good and half evil… With a single good deed he will tip the scales for himself, and for the entire world, to the side of good.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "Mishneh Torah", 1170
Human nature contains both good and evil; recognizing this balance guides moral actions that influence personal and global ethics.
In simple terms: We are partly good, partly bad.
Key Takeaway
Act good to shift balance positively.
Themes
ethics
human nature
balance
morality
personal responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
dualism
virtue ethics
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define a good deed?
- Can one act outweigh many bad ones?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on binary view may ignore nuance of motivations.
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