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To God everything is beautiful, good, and just humans, however, think some things are unjust and others just
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"To God everything is beautiful, good, and just; humans, however, think some things are unjust and others just"

- Heraclitus

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This quote by Heraclitus speaks to the idea that people and God have various viewpoints on what is ideal and incorrect. To God, whatever is lovely, great, and just. This indicates that God sees the world in a favorable light and that all of his creations are ideal in his eyes. Human beings, nevertheless, have a different viewpoint. We typically think that some things are unfair and others simply. This suggests that people have a more nuanced view of the world and that we can recognizing oppression and inequality. We can likewise acknowledge when something is reasonable and simply. This quote highlights the differences in between the point of views of God and people, and how our views of the world can be rather different. Ultimately, it functions as a suggestion that we should strive to see the world through God's eyes and to recognize the charm and excellence in all of his productions.

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Heraclitus between 544 BC and 483 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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