Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I am justified. For I chose wisdom and the knowledge of good and evil; and now there is no evil; and wisdom and good are one. It is enough.

I am justified. For I chose wisdom and the knowledge of good

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This quote suggests that the individual speaking believes they are justified in their actions or decisions. They indicate that they have selected wisdom and knowledge as their guiding principles, specifically the knowledge of distinguishing good from evil. They assert that, as a result, there is no longer any evil because wisdom and good have become united. Thus, they conclude that this pursuit and understanding of wisdom is sufficient for them.

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