Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Them meaning of good and bad, of better and worse, is simply helping or hurting.

Them meaning of good and bad, of better and worse, is simply

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of good and bad, better and worse, can be simplified to the actions of helping or hurting others. It implies that an action is deemed good when it brings assistance or support to someone, whereas an action is considered bad when it causes harm or detriment. Overall, this explanation presents the idea that the ultimate judgment of morality is deeply rooted in the consequences of one's actions on the well-being of others.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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