We must have friendship for all; we must be merciful toward those that are in misery; when people are happy, we ought to be happy; and to the wicked we must be indifferent. These attitudes will make the mind peaceful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peace of mind comes from having friendship with all and indifference to wickedness.
- In plain terms
- Be friendly to all but indifferent to wickedness for peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance friendliness and indifference to find peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle wickedness?
- What brings your mind peace?
Another view
Indifference to wickedness can enable harm.
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