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1 A good which prevents our enjoyment of a greater good 2 is in reality an evil; for we apply the terms good and bad to 3 things, in so far as we compare them one with another (see 4 preface to this Part); therefore, evil is in reality a lesser 5 good; hence under the guidance of reason we seek or pursue only 6 the greater good and the lesser evil. Q.E.D. 7 8