Quote by John Dickson

There is an aesthetic dimension to virtue. In real life, as opposed to in celluloid, we are attracted to the good and repelled by the bad. Even the woman who says she prefers the archetypal 'bad boy' probably doesn't actually like it when he is bad toward her.


There is an aesthetic dimension to virtue. In real life, as

Summary

This quote suggests that virtue has an aesthetic aspect to it. While movies may portray more attraction towards villains and bad boys, in reality, people are naturally drawn to goodness and goodness in others. Even someone who claims to be interested in "bad boys" may not actually appreciate their negative behavior if directed towards them. Ultimately, people are instinctively repelled by bad behavior and are naturally inclined towards individuals who embody virtuous qualities.

By John Dickson
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