Character Quote by Aristotle
““Actions which produce [virtue] are those which increase it, and also, if differently performed, destroy it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, 4th century BC
Virtue grows through actions that reinforce it, but opposite actions can erode it.
In simple terms: Good deeds build virtue; bad deeds break it.
Cultivate consistent good habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your daily choices affect your moral character?
- What habits reinforce your virtues?
Virtue can be fragile if contradictory actions are frequent.