Quote by Bergen Evans

The mere abhorrence of vice is not a virtue at all.

The mere abhorrence of vice is not a virtue at all.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that simply detesting or condemning immoral actions does not make a person virtuous. Mere negativity towards vice does not contribute to positive ethical behavior or the cultivation of virtuous qualities. True virtue requires more than just a passive rejection of vice; it necessitates the active pursuit of virtuous actions and the embodiment of moral principles in one's everyday life.

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