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I love him who loveth his virtue: for virtue is the will…

“I love him who loveth his virtue: for virtue is the will to down-going, and an arrow of longing.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“I love him who loveth his virtue: for virtue is the will to down-going, and an arrow of longing.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

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

The quote links love for a virtuous person to virtue itself, describing virtue as a downward will and a yearning arrow.

In simple terms: Loving virtue embodies virtue; it is a yearning drive.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love for virtue to embody it.

Themes

virtue love will longing

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • moral aspiration
  • inner drive

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does virtue mean to you?
  • How can you direct longing toward virtuous goals?
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