Quote by Samuel Johnson

Virtue is too often merely local.

Virtue is too often merely local.

Summary

This quote suggests that virtue, or moral excellence, is often limited or confined to specific places or contexts. It implies that certain individuals may display virtuous behavior in one area of their lives or in particular social settings, but may lack the same level of virtue in other aspects. It implies the inconsistency of virtue and highlights the importance of cultivating consistent moral values and behaviors that transcend specific situations or locations.

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Virtue

By Samuel Johnson

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