Abstinence Quote by J. William Schickel
“Chastity, like honesty, is a civic as well as a personal virtue. When a society loses chastity, it begins to destroy itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Philosophy Essays, 1992
Chastity and honesty are both societal and personal virtues; loss of chastity can lead to societal decay.
In simple terms: Honesty and chastity are civic and personal virtues; their loss harms society.
Key Takeaway
Uphold personal virtues to protect societal health.
Themes
ethics
virtue
social cohesion
morality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- community standards
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
civic virtue
personal integrity
social decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern societies define chastity?
- Can honesty alone sustain a community?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on chastity may ignore other moral complexities.
