Character Quote by Anonymous
“No man can purchase his virtue too dear, for it is the only thing whose value must ever increase with the price it has cost us. Our integrity is never worth so much as when we have parted with our all to keep it.”
About This Quote
The quote states that virtue and integrity become more valuable when they are costly, and that true worth is realized when one sacrifices everything to maintain them.
In simple terms: Virtue is most valuable when costly; integrity shines when we sacrifice for it.
Key Takeaway
Protect integrity even at great personal cost.
Themes
virtue
integrity
value
self‑sacrifice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- ethical decision‑making
- life choices
Key Concepts
moral economics
ethical cost
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of self‑sacrifice?
- Can integrity be maintained without sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
High cost may deter people from pursuing virtue.
