Quote by Kirk Douglas

Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that's what. A big fat zero with a smile for everybody.

Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be

Summary

This quote suggests that true virtue or goodness does not always appear attractive or glamorous. It implies that being a "nice guy" or being pleasant to everyone does not necessarily equate to being virtuous. The quote criticizes the idea that being agreeable alone is virtuous without any substantial qualities or principles behind it. It conveys the notion that true virtue requires more than just a superficial smile and implies that genuine virtue may not always be outwardly appealing or "photogenic."

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By Kirk Douglas

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