"El poder de hacer el bien es también el poder de hacer el mal"
— Milton Friedman
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When you have the ability to help others, you also have the ability to hurt them. For instance, consider a doctor who has the knowledge to heal patients. This same medical expertise can be used to make a person healthy or, if misused, to cause them harm. The tools or skills you possess can have both positive and negative outcomes depending on how you use them. It’s like holding a knife, which can be used by a chef to prepare a meal or by someone else to cause injury. Being mindful of this dual potential reminds us to use our abilities wisely and ethically, aiming to benefit others rather than cause pain. This idea teaches us to consider the impact of our actions carefully.
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Choices Consequences Duality Ethics Good and evil Human nature Influence Morality Power ResponsibilityFEATURED QUOTES
