Quote by Confucius

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue

Summary

This quote advises that one should not underestimate the potential harm of even the smallest vices or sins that they might engage in. It also suggests that one should never disregard or underestimate the significance of even the smallest acts of virtue or goodness. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of paying attention to one's actions and the impact they can have, both positively and negatively, no matter how insignificant they may initially appear.

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Virtue

By Confucius

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