Character Quote by Irving Babbitt
“According to the new ethics, virtue is not restrictive but expansive, a sentiment and even an intoxication.”
About This Quote
New ethics view virtue as expansive, like an intoxicating sentiment.
In simple terms: Virtue is seen as liberating, not restrictive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a generous moral outlook.
Themes
ethics
virtue
expansion
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- community building
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should virtue have?
- How to balance freedom and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Risk of moral relativism.
