Quote by Epictetus

If virtue promises happiness, prosperity and peace, then progress in virtue is progress in each of these for to whatever point the perfection of anything brings us, progress is always an approach toward it.

If virtue promises happiness, prosperity and peace, then pro

Summary

This quote suggests that if we strive towards living a virtuous life, it will lead us to happiness, prosperity, and peace. The more progress we make in developing virtues, the closer we come to achieving these desirable outcomes. It implies that perfection is the ultimate goal, and any progress we make, no matter how small, brings us one step further towards attaining it. Therefore, consistently improving and embodying virtues serves as a path towards personal fulfillment and brings us closer to a state of well-being.

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