Doe Quote by Jean-Baptiste Rousseau
“Who does not sufficiently hate vice, does not sufficiently love virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Verses on Vice and Virtue”, 1765
Hating vice insufficiently leads to a weak love for virtue; balance requires strong aversion to evil.
In simple terms: Strong dislike of bad helps love good.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate firm moral standards.
Themes
ethics
virtue
vice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral psychology
self‑control
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you cherish?
- How can you oppose vice without fostering bitterness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on hatred can breed negativity.
