It should not be claimed that there is no art or science…
““It should not be claimed that there is no art or science of training up to virtue. Remember how absurd it would be to believe that even the most trifling employment has its rules and methods, and at the same time, that the highest of all departments of human effort—virtue—can be mastered without instruction and practice!”—Cicero””
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 systematic teaching and practice, not assumed innate.
In simple terms: Virtue must be taught and practiced.
Key Takeaway
Engage in disciplined moral training.
Themes
virtue
education
self‑improvement
ethics
practice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
Art:0
Fitness:0
Science:0
Virtue:1
Training Virtue:1
Virtue Mastered:0
Effort Virtue:0
Virtue Remember:0
When to use this quote
- moral education
- personal development
- leadership training
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
education
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods best teach virtue?
- How does practice shape ethical character?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate natural moral intuition.