Right thinking
English book, p. 18
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
This kind of idealism may seem perfectly fine in theory but can lead to real problems in practice. The reason is that no one lives alone in this world. Everyone has to live with others. Each person has their own interests, conveniences, and views on benefit and loss. This situation makes it impossible for everyone to pursue high standards. Therefore, the only practical solution is to learn to adapt with others. The reality is that today, the choice isn’t between good and evil but between the lesser evil and the greater evil. A sensible approach or correct thinking is, when facing a situation, to avoid the greater evil and settle for the lesser evil. Ninth Point: The Art of Differentiation An important part of thinking is learning the art of differentiation, that is the difference between one thing and another. Many things in the world look similar but are actually different. Not understanding these differences can sometimes cause big losses. For example, one person has a job, and another is a businessman. The salary the employee receives at the end of the month is entirely their income. If they spend the whole amount, it won’t harm their job. However, if a businessman spends all the money that comes in each month on personal needs and does so every month, their business will fail, and they will go bankrupt. This is because only about ten percent of the money the businessman receives is their actual income, while the rest belongs to the market and must be returned to others. Therefore, it’s important to understand the difference between having a job and

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