Character Quote by Aristotle
““Virtue lies in our power, and similarly so does vice; because where it is in our power to act, it is also in our power not to act...””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VII, 350 BC
Virtue and vice are choices within our control; we can choose to act or not act.
In simple terms: We control actions and inactions, shaping virtue.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑control to cultivate virtue.
Themes
ethics
self‑control
choice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- habit formation
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
volition
Questions to Reflect On
- Which choices test your self‑control?
- How do you resist harmful inactions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑control is difficult to maintain consistently.
