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What does it mean?
Trust in virtue is a losing bet; the speaker regrets placing faith in it.
In plain terms
Virtue is a scam that takes your gold and gives nothing back.
What can you take from it?
Do not trust virtue to repay you fairly.

Where it applies

  • moral crisis
  • ethical reflection
  • personal loss

Putting it to work

  • question moral expectations
  • accept loss
  • rethink trust

Questions to consider

  • Have you lost faith in virtue?
  • What is virtue worth?

Another view

Virtue may not offer worldly rewards but holds intrinsic value.

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