Quote by Charles Dickens

Vices are sometimes only virtues carried to excess!

Vices are sometimes only virtues carried to excess!

Summary

This quote suggests that vices, or negative traits or behaviors, can sometimes be seen as extreme versions of virtues, or positive qualities. It implies that the line between vices and virtues can be blurry, and that it is possible for virtues to become problematic when taken to an extreme. This quote serves as a reminder to seek balance in our actions and choices, as even good qualities can turn into vices if they are exaggerated or taken to an unhealthy extreme.

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Virtue

By Charles Dickens

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