The potentiality of perfection outweighs actual contradictions... Existence in itself is here to prove that it cannot be an evil.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Potential for perfection is greater than current contradictions; existence itself proves it is not purely evil.
- In plain terms
- Perfection's potential outweighs current flaws; existence is not evil.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on potential rather than current flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you hope?
- How do you see existence?
Another view
Contradictions can be significant obstacles.
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