Quote by Henry David Thoreau
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another s. We see so much only as we possess.
Summary
This quote suggests that our ability to appreciate and recognize virtue in others stems from our own capacity to possess those virtues within ourselves. It implies that our perception and understanding of qualities such as kindness, honesty, and compassion are limited to our own personal experiences and personal growth. In other words, what we are able to recognize and appreciate in others is a reflection of what we possess within ourselves.
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Virtue
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