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Stimulate the heart to love, and all other virtues will rise of their own accord.

Posted on 29 March 2013 by philosiblog

Stimulate the heart to love, and all other virtues will rise of their own accord. – W. T. Ussery This is a thinly sourced quote, apparently from a book titled Sermons, from the Baptist Publishing Company, Nashville, Tennessee, from 1912. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Posted on 11 January 2013 by philosiblog

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. – Cicero What does that mean? Well, to discuss this, we need some virtues. While each religion and culture have their own take on virtue, hopefully this … Continue reading →

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Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

Posted on 10 April 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

Posted on 5 May 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons. – Aristotle What does that mean? Let’s start with the definition of Virtue in the context of this saying.   At thefreedictionary.com, virtue is defined as “Moral excellence … Continue reading →

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