Virtue is not always amiable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Virtue does not always appear pleasant or likable.
- In plain terms
- Goodness can be unappealing.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not judge virtue solely by its charm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When might virtue feel uncomfortable?
Another view
Many virtues are indeed pleasant and socially valued.
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