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.”
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.
Cultivate love for virtue to embody it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- moral aspiration
- inner drive
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does virtue mean to you?
- How can you direct longing toward virtuous goals?