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Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-di
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"Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-disposed mind, so the relation of the contrary should not be offensive"

- Giraldus Cambrensis

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This quote by Giraldus Cambrensis speaks with the concept that great and evil are frequently intertwined and challenging to distinguish. He suggests that it is natural to enjoy hearing reports of great qualities, but that we must not be upset by hearing of the opposite. This talks to the concept that we must not be too quick to judge, as it is often tough to tell the difference in between excellent and bad. We need to be open to hearing both sides of a story prior to making a judgement. This quote also speaks to the concept that we should not be too fast to judge others, as we might not know the full context of a circumstance. We must be open to hearing both sides of a story before making a judgement. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to be more understanding and unbiased when it comes to evaluating others.

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This quote is written / told by Giraldus Cambrensis. He/she was a famous Clergyman from Welsh. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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