Evil Quote by Saint Augustine
“It is salutary for us to learn to hold cheap such things, be they good or evil, as attach indifferently to good men and bad, and to covet those good things which belong only to good men, and flee those evils which belong only to evil men.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Confessions, 397 AD
One should treat both good and evil impartially, desiring only what belongs to the virtuous and avoiding evil.
In simple terms: Treat good and evil impartially, seek virtue.
Key Takeaway
Align desires with virtue.
Themes
morality
virtue
detachment
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- leadership
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate good from evil?
- What practices help maintain moral clarity?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often blurs good and evil distinctions.
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