Circles Quote by Sheri Holman
“Good and Evil are opposite points on a circle, Dr. Chiver. Greater good is just halfway back to Bad.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Circle of Morality, Sheri Holman, 2015
Good and evil are interlinked, with true good lying halfway between extremes.
In simple terms: Good lies between extremes.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance, not extremes.
Themes
morality
balance
duality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- personal growth
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
ethical spectrum
human nature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “halfway” mean for you?
- How do you handle moral ambiguity?
A Different Perspective
Simplifying morality to a circle can ignore context.
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