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"善人は禁じられたことを避けるだけでなく、禁じられたものを何も望まない。"

Democritus

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A genuinely good person not only stays away from doing things that are wrong, but also doesn't even want to do those things. Think of a kid in school. Not only does this kid avoid cheating on tests, but he also doesn't think about cheating at all because he wants to learn and be honest. In history, people like Mahatma Gandhi didn't just avoid violence; he truly believed in peace and non-violence. To apply this to your own life, try to cultivate habits and thoughts where you genuinely don't want harmful or dishonest things. Over time, it means you’re not just following rules, but you’re also happy and peaceful with good intentions in your heart. This approach makes it easier to live a life full of integrity and helps in building trust with others.

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Character Ethics Integrity Morality Principles Righteousness Self-control Self-discipline Values Virtue
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