Good and evil are degrees of affections with no distinct ontological difference. The stability of the soul is what allows man to engage with the affections received, and the sufferings inflicted, with certain disposition in tantamount with his resources. Like the waves to the pilot, in one direction and at a certain rate, they may aid the journey, and in another direction and a different rate, they may put an end to it. And like fire too, it is good on the hearth, but bad in the hangings. The soul leaves the battle triumphant when it, with an unshakable psychological disposition, encircles the affections and redirects them, when it turns the bad master into a good servant. We have seen unshakable fortresses standing before mighty armies, setting their limits, and like lords, they address their volatile anger, saying, hitherto thou shalt come, and no further, here thy proud marching be stayed.

#Maxim