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What does it mean?
Evil occurs effortlessly by fate, whereas good always requires deliberate effort and skill.
In plain terms
Bad things happen naturally; good things need work.
What can you take from it?
Create good through intentional effort.

Where it applies

  • ethical decisions
  • personal projects
  • community service

Putting it to work

  • practice kindness
  • learn a skill
  • plan actions

Questions to consider

  • Why is good harder to achieve than evil?
  • Can effort always overcome fate?

Another view

It overlooks systemic factors that can hinder good.

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