If prosperity is regarded as the reward of virtue it will be regarded as the symptom of virtue.

Summary

This quote suggests that if we view prosperity as the result of virtuous behavior, then prosperity itself will be seen as an indication or a manifestation of virtue. In other words, when we associate success or prosperity with virtuous actions, we start to perceive wealth or abundance as evidence of someone's moral character. This implies that the way we interpret and understand prosperity is influenced by our beliefs and values surrounding virtue and morality.

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