[Prudence] is the virtue of that part of the intellect…
“[Prudence] is the virtue of that part of the intellect [the calculative] to which it belongs; and . . . our choice of actions will not be right without Prudence any more than without Moral Virtue, since, while Moral Virtue enables us to achieve the end, Prudence makes us adopt the right means to the end.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prudence is the practical intellect that selects the correct means to achieve moral ends.
In simple terms: Prudence guides right actions.
Cultivate practical wisdom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance means and ends?
- What role does virtue play in your decisions?
Prudence alone cannot guarantee moral outcomes without virtue.