Where good and ill together blent, Wage an undying strife.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When good and evil are mixed, one must continuously strive in an endless struggle.
- In plain terms
- Mixed good and bad require a constant fight.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistently work to separate good from ill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is compromise preferable to endless struggle?
- How can we recognize the blend of good and ill?
Another view
Not all situations are binary; sometimes compromise is necessary.
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