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What does it mean?
Virtue is recognized by heroes just as much as Fame and Fortune are.
In plain terms
Virtue has its own heroes like Fame does.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge moral courage as worthy of heroism alongside worldly success.

Where it applies

  • moral dilemmas
  • social commentary
  • personal integrity

Putting it to work

  • praise ethical leaders
  • value integrity
  • write about heroes

Questions to consider

  • Who are the heroes of virtue you know?
  • Does society value virtue enough?

Another view

Society often rewards fame more visibly than virtue.

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