There can be no Good Will. Will is always Evil; it is persecution to others or selfishness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims will is inherently selfish or harmful rather than good.
- In plain terms
- Human will is always bad or selfish.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your own desires as they may harm others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your will always selfish?
- Can good come from will?
Another view
It denies any positive role for intention or agency.
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