The Master said, "I have not seen a person who loved…
““The Master said, "I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue, would esteem nothing above it. He who hated what is not virtuous, would practice virtue in such a way that he would not allow anything that is not virtuous to approach his person. "Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be insufficient. "Should there possibly be any such case, I have not seen it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Virtue requires total devotion; one cannot love virtue partially nor tolerate the non‑virtuous.
In simple terms: Virtue demands full commitment.
Key Takeaway
Commit wholly to moral principles.
Themes
morality
commitment
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- education
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Confucian ethics
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice virtue when it conflicts with personal gain?
- What habits help maintain unwavering moral standards?
A Different Perspective
Virtue may be challenged by human weakness and societal pressure.