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“Virtue is a greater good than honour; and one might perhaps accordingly suppose that virtue rather than honour is the end of the political life.” quote by Aristotle
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““Virtue is a greater good than honour; and one might perhaps accordingly suppose that virtue rather than honour is the end of the political life.””

Aristotle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Virtue is a higher aim than honor, and the political life should aim for virtue rather than mere reputation.

In simple terms: Virtue outweighs honor in politics.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize moral excellence over reputation.

Themes

politics ethics virtue

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • government leadership
  • policy making
  • civic education

Key Concepts

moral philosophy public life

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is virtue sufficient for political success?
  • How can societies balance virtue and honor?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not secure practical success.

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