Quote by William Penn

To be innocent is to be not guilty; but to be virtuous is to overcome our evil inclinations.

To be innocent is to be not guilty; but to be virtuous is to

Summary

This quote suggests that innocence refers to a lack of guilt or wrongdoing, while virtue goes beyond innocence by actively conquering one's inherently sinful tendencies. Being innocent implies a clean slate, but to be truly virtuous, one must actively embody and practice good values, resisting the temptations of their own wicked nature. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth and moral development in the pursuit of virtue, rather than simply abstaining from immoral actions.

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Virtue

By William Penn

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