"Thus you are just not because you give what is owed, but because you do what is appropriate to you as the highest good."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Action as articulated by Anselm of Canterbury. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Action provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury, also known as Anselm of Aosta after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec after his monastery, was a Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.

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