Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

We do not place especial value on the possession of a virtue until we notice its total absence in our opponent.

We do not place especial value on the possession of a virtue

Summary

This quote suggests that we often fail to appreciate the importance of a particular virtue until we perceive its complete absence in someone we oppose or disagree with. It implies that it is through contrasting ourselves with our opponents that we become aware of the significance and worth of virtues. This realization prompts us to value those virtues more, emphasizing the role of opposition in shaping our understanding and recognition of virtues and their importance in our lives.

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Virtue

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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