Contradiction Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“There will never be a perfectly good or bad world, because the very idea is a contradiction in terms.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
The concept of a perfectly good or bad world is self‑contradictory; reality contains both positive and negative aspects.
In simple terms: No world is wholly good or bad.
Key Takeaway
Accept complexity, avoid absolute judgments.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
relativism
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- media analysis
Key Concepts
dialectical thinking
contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate moral gray areas?
- Can you find value in opposing perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Absolute labels oversimplify nuanced reality.
