Complain Quote by Maimonides
“The numerous evils to which individual persons are exposed are due to the defects existing in the persons themselves. We complain and seek relief from our own faults; we suffer from the evils which we, by our own free will, inflict on ourselves and ascribe them to God, who is far from being connected with them!”
About This Quote
Source Book: Guide for the Perplexed, Moses Maimonides, 1190
Human suffering stems from personal flaws; we blame external forces instead of fixing ourselves.
In simple terms: We cause our own problems and blame God.
Key Takeaway
Fix personal faults before blaming others.
Themes
responsibility
self‑reflection
faith
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
human nature
free will
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal flaws do you overlook?
- How can you differentiate personal and external causes of pain?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all suffering is self‑inflicted, ignoring systemic injustice.
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