Abstaining Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Virtue consists, not in abstaining from vice, but in not desiring it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Virtue is not just avoiding vice, but not craving it.
In simple terms: Goodness means not wanting bad things.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate desire for good.
Themes
morality
self‑control
desire
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- habit formation
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What cravings hinder your virtue?
- How can you shift desire toward good?
A Different Perspective
May overlook external influences.
![“Virtue consists in avoiding vice, and is the highest wisdom. [Lat., Virtus est vitium fugere, et sapientia prima.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c67/horace-172_avoiding_virtue-consists-in-avoiding-vice-and-is_1119709.jpg)
