Virtue isn't not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.
DemocritusRead
Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds.
Interpretation
People tend to recall their mistakes and wrongdoings more easily than their positive actions.
This quote by Democritus highlights a common human tendency to focus on negative experiences and memories, often giving more weight to our faults rather than our virtues. It suggests that while we may strive to do good, it is our wrongdoings that linger in our minds, shaping our self-perception and influencing how we view ourselves and others.
In practice
In a discussion about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember, as Democritus said, our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds, so let's focus on learning from our mistakes.'
Virtue isn't not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.
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