Quote by Ambrose Bierce
The virtues chose Modesty to be their queen. I did not know that I was a virtue, she said. Why did you not choose Innocence? Because of her ignorance, they replied. She knows nothing but that she is a virtue.
Summary
This quote discusses the selection of Modesty as the queen among virtues. Modesty, being unaware of her own virtuous nature, questions why she was chosen instead of Innocence. In response, it is explained that Innocence was not chosen because of her lack of knowledge and awareness. Innocence only knows that she is a virtue, without understanding the meaning and implications of virtue itself. Thus, Modesty is preferred as she possesses a deeper understanding and humility about her own virtuous qualities.
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