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Virtue and vice are not arbitrary things; but there is a…

“Virtue and vice are not arbitrary things; but there is a natural and eternal reason for goodness and virtue, and against vice and wickedness.” quote by John Tillotson
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“Virtue and vice are not arbitrary things; but there is a natural and eternal reason for goodness and virtue, and against vice and wickedness.”

John Tillotson

About This Quote

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

Goodness and virtue stem from eternal natural reasons, not arbitrary choice.

In simple terms: Virtue has a natural basis.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with universal moral principles.

Themes

ethics virtue nature

Mood

inspirational philosophical

Type

ethical didactic

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • societal norms
  • legal systems

Key Concepts

natural law moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What universal values guide you?
  • How do you recognize natural goodness?
A Different Perspective

Human cultures differ on what is considered natural.

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