Quote by Buddha

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by

Summary

This quote suggests that virtuous individuals face more opposition and persecution from those who are wicked or morally corrupt, rather than receiving support and admiration from the good-hearted people. It implies that the wicked are threatened by the presence of virtue as it challenges and exposes their immoral behavior. The quote emphasizes the struggle virtuous individuals face in upholding their values and it implies that goodness is often underappreciated in a world marked by sin and vice.

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