Quote by Epictetus

The soul's impurity consists in bad judgments, and purification consists in producing in it right judgments, and the pure soul is one which has right judgments.

The soul's impurity consists in bad judgments, and purificat

Summary

This quote suggests that the impurity of the soul stems from making poor or wrong judgments. To achieve purification, the soul needs to cultivate the ability to make correct judgments. A pure soul, then, is one that consistently makes right judgments. This highlights the significance of obtaining clarity, wisdom, and moral discernment in order to cleanse the soul from its impurities. Making correct judgments aligns the soul with truth and virtuous values, leading one toward a state of purity.

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By Epictetus

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