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Category Archives: virtue
A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy.
A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In this passage, he is talking about how a Prince should conduct himself in a manner to gain renown, or … Continue reading
I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.
I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence. – Frederick Douglass What does that mean? To me, this appears to be … Continue reading
Posted in advice, courage, ideals, judgement, perspective, virtue
Tagged @LargerThanWords, Frederick Douglass, hazard, ridicule, true
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… and if indeed sometimes I happen to tell the truth, I hide it among so many lies that it is hard to find.
… and if indeed sometimes I happen to tell the truth, I hide it among so many lies that it is hard to find. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a twitter friendly version of a longer quote: … Continue reading
Posted in caution, common sense, deception, foolish, truth, virtue
Tagged @INeedADolla, hide, Niccolò Machiavelli, sometimes, truth
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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, governance, leadership, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @kirbycenter, Niccolò Machiavelli, principles, republic, return
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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, integrity, loyalty, self improvement, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, admired, Alfred Adler, genius, wealth
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Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount. – Clare Boothe Luce What does that mean? While the verbage is a bit archaic, I believe it is as true today as it was when it was first spoken. Reworded, Courage is the ladder all the other virtues … Continue reading
Posted in courage, discipline, ideals, personal growth, struggle, virtue
Tagged @kamaka_women, Clare Boothe Luce, courage, ladder, virtues
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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? Service to others is a great idea. I’m not talking about “Would you like fries with that?” but actually … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, kindness, personal growth, service, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @lancearmstrong, Muhammad Ali, others, rent, service
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. – George Washington What does that mean? This quote is fairly typical of his day and age. Back … Continue reading
Posted in action, character, friendship, honest, loyalty, virtue
Tagged @arnoldgroup, action, friend, George Washington, world
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Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom
Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom. – Cicero What does that mean? In this quote, I believe he is talking about the fact that knowledge doesn’t have morals built into it. Fire can … Continue reading
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote states that everyone who has been declared a Saint was, at one time, something less than saintly. This is a word … Continue reading
Posted in character, doing, improve, integrity, self resepct, virtue
Tagged @iheartquotes, future, Oscar Wilde, past, saint
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One can acquire everything in solitude, except character
One can acquire everything in solitude, except character. – Stendahl What does that mean? It means you can read books, you can meditate, you can pray, you can sing, you can learn to dance (solo) and you can practice all kinds … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, cooperation, friendship, growth, virtue
Tagged @GOP_Chica, character, people, solitude, Stendahl
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The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.
The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? The quote starts by saying the world … Continue reading
Posted in action, conscience, decision, honest, integrity, truth, virtue
Tagged @GOP_Chica, action, Albert Einstein, danger, evil
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We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either
We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The quote is saying that if you have had a stroke of luck, and ended up in an advantageous position, it’s fair … Continue reading
Posted in belief, honest, personal growth, truth, virtue
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, achieve, fortune, Niccolò Machiavelli, virtue
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