Good men seek it by the natural means of the virtues; evil…
“Good men seek it by the natural means of the virtues; evil men, however, try to achieve the same goal by a variety of concupiscences, and that is surely an unnatural way of seeking the good. Don't you agree?”
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 the proper path to good; seeking good through base desires is unnatural and corrupt.
In simple terms: Virtue leads to good; base desires corrupt.
Pursue good through virtuous means.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues guide your decisions?
- How do you resist unethical shortcuts?
Human weakness often tempts shortcuts to perceived good.