Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine ACTIONS than in the non-performance of base ones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Virtue is demonstrated through good actions rather than merely avoiding bad ones.
Aristotle's quote suggests that true virtue is revealed through the positive actions one takes, rather than just the absence of negative behavior. This emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing good deeds and embodying noble principles, rather than simply refraining from wrongdoing.
Themes
VirtueActionMoralityEthicsCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a community event might use this quote to encourage civic engagement.
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