Quote by Joseph De Maistre

If there was no moral evil upon earth, there would be no physical evil.

If there was no moral evil upon earth, there would be no phy

Summary

This quote implies that moral evil, referring to acts of wrongdoing or immorality committed by individuals, is the root cause of physical evil, which refers to suffering and hardships in the physical world. It suggests that if people were to act in morally upright ways and refrain from inflicting harm on others, the physical sufferings and hardships experienced in the world would diminish significantly. In essence, this quote emphasizes the interconnectedness between moral behavior and the overall state of wellbeing in the physical realm.

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