Beautiful person Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
““It is just as little necessary for the saint to be a philosopher as for the philosopher to be a saint; just as it is not necessary for a perfectly beautiful person to be a great sculptor, or for a sculptor to be himself a beautiful person. In general it is a strange demand on a moralist that he should commend no other virtue than that which he himself possesses.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Moral Philosophy, 19th Century Philosophy
Moralists should not claim virtues they lack; true virtue lies in embodying what one praises.
In simple terms: Moral integrity requires practicing what you preach.
Key Takeaway
Align your virtues with your actions.
Themes
ethics
integrity
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- Leadership
- teaching
- personal development
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
self‑consistency
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you practice the virtues you admire?
- How can you model integrity authentically?
A Different Perspective
People may resist self‑examination.
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