Summary
This quote suggests that fortitude, or courage in the face of challenges and adversity, is essential in upholding and maintaining other virtues. Fortitude acts as a protector, ensuring that virtues like kindness, honesty, and perseverance remain strong and steadfast. It is the backbone that allows individuals to exhibit and hold onto their virtuous qualities even in difficult circumstances, making fortitude vital for the overall development of one's character and the practice of virtues in their daily lives.
Topics
Virtue
By John Locke