Quote by Benjamin Franklin

To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.

To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antido

Summary

This quote suggests that taking pride in one's own virtues can be harmful or counterproductive. It likens this pride to ingesting an antidote, implying that it is like poisoning oneself. By highlighting the potential negative effects of pride, the quote suggests that genuinely virtuous actions do not need validation or recognition from others. It implies that true virtue comes from a place of humility and selflessness rather than seeking personal glory or satisfaction.

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Virtue Vice

By Benjamin Franklin

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