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“A vice utterly at variance with the happiness of him who harbors it, and, as such, condemned by self-love.” quote by James Mackintosh
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“A vice utterly at variance with the happiness of him who harbors it, and, as such, condemned by self-love.”

James Mackintosh

About This Quote

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

Self‑destructive habits clash with true happiness and betray self‑love.

In simple terms: Bad habits hurt happiness and self‑respect.

Key Takeaway

Avoid habits that betray your well‑being.

Themes

self‑love happiness vice

Mood

introspective serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal habits
  • mental health
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

moral conflict psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit contradicts your own happiness?
  • Can self‑love coexist with vice?
A Different Perspective

Self‑love may be hard to practice when habits are ingrained.

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