Qui-Gon was the Jedi who first sensed the strong presence of the force in Anikin. He had his midiclorian count analyzed and after having confirmed his suspicions of Anikins force potential, he presented Anikin to the council for Jedi training.

The thing is Qui-Gon had sensed the potential for Dark side tendencies in Anikin. But it is my thought that it may very well be the reason Qui-Gon believed Anikin woukd bring balance to the force.

The Sith were consumed with emotions while the Jedi shunned all attachments. Two extremes that lead to fruitless results.

Perhaps Qui-Gon saw a better way, where the two worlds can come together in harmony. The chosen one prophesied to bring balance to the force was meant to bring the best of both light and dark together. How is balance achieved without two opposing sides weighed equally against each other?

No other Jedi including Obi-Wan had seen what Qui-Gon had seen. For this reason I believe Qui-Gon could have and most likely would have guided Anikin away from becoming Darth Vader. Under Master Qui-Gon Jin's teaching, I believe Anikin would have achieved balance and ushered in a new era of synthesis between Light and Dark side users.

What are your thoughts?