MALICE

 Malice is having the feelings of enmity and bad interest in one’s heart. Its Arabic counterpart “garaz” also has another sense of intention and purpose.

 Malignant people do not hesitate to reveal their hatred when they have an opportunity.

 It’s possible to be wary of the badness of the people who reveal their maliciousness. So the danger of the ones who nourish a grudge secretly is greater than the ones who made it known. Then it’s better to examine the character and feelings of people with whom a friendship will be formed and to be a way from the ones who has the habit of covetousness and who nourish the feeling of enmity inside of them.

 What is the way of doing this consideration? People usually can not hide the things they do and they feel. Who has vindictiveness and maliciousness in the heart tells the feelings like hatred, enmity he has against others, as if they are a result of his bold personality. Thus others who analyze these words in depth can easily understand his character.

 If we use the word “garaz” in the sense of purpose and aim, this is not regarded as bad unless it exceeds the limits. This is natural for everyone and there is almost nobody who has not a purpose in life. Wise people who gave their heart to the Truth, simile at the behaviors and attitudes of the people who have no aim and purpose and who lost their senses. (1)

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(1) Tasvir-i Ahlak, A.Rifat.