Man cannot be uplifted; he must be seduced into virtue.

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are not naturally inclined towards virtue or moral behavior. Simply trying to uplift or motivate them to be virtuous may not be effective. Instead, the quote implies that individuals need to be seduced or enticed into adopting virtuous qualities. It highlights the importance of appealing to human desires, emotions, and incentives in order to inspire ethical conduct. In other words, to encourage people to do what is right, persuasion through alluring or enticing means may be more effective than direct attempts to improve their character.

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