Character Quote by José Saramago
““Virtue, should there be anyone who still ignores the fact, always finds pitfalls on the extremely difficult path of perfection, but sin and vice are so favoured by fortune...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, 1991
Perfection is fraught with traps; luck favors wrongdoing, making virtue hard to sustain.
In simple terms: Perfection is difficult, luck favors sin.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection, seek balance.
Themes
virtue
fortune
human frailty
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- ethical decision making
- career ambition
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- Can virtue thrive without luck?
- What role does chance play in morality?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can overlook practical constraints.
