Action Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“What we take for virtue is often nothing but an assemblage of different actions, and of different interests, that fortune or our industry knows how to arrange.”
About This Quote
Source Maxim: Maximes, La Rochefoucauld, 1665
Virtue often consists of assorted actions and interests arranged by fortune or skill.
In simple terms: Virtue is a mix of actions and interests.
Question the nature of virtue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- ethical debate
- philosophical essays
- personal reflection
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true virtue?
- Can virtue be intentional?
May be cynical about morality.