I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.
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It is much more intelligent, more practical, to be good rather than evil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choosing goodness over evil is seen as a more intelligent and practical decision.
Paulo Coelho's quote emphasizes the importance of moral choices in life, suggesting that goodness is not just a virtue but a more sensible path to follow. It implies that being kind and compassionate leads to better outcomes than engaging in harmful behaviors, highlighting the wisdom in making ethical decisions.
Themes
GoodnessEvilIntelligencePracticalityMoral Choices
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about ethical leadership.
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