Quote by Thomas Aquinas

Good can exist without evil, whereas evil cannot exist without good.

Good can exist without evil, whereas evil cannot exist witho

Summary

This quote suggests that good and evil are not equal forces; rather, good can exist independently, but evil relies on the existence of good to give it meaning. It implies that goodness is inherent and can stand on its own, whereas evil is defined in relation to what is considered good. In other words, good acts and principles can exist without being contrasted with evil, while evil actions or concepts only gain significance by being compared to what is perceived as good.

By Thomas Aquinas

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