Feelings Quote by Julian Baggini
“Being virtuous is wonderful thing, but feeling virtuous is a shortcut to vice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Virtues of Vice?" (fictional), 2021
Virtue is praised, but feeling virtuous can lead to complacency and hidden wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Feeling virtuous can mask vice.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble and self‑aware.
Themes
ethics
humility
self‑deception
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑satisfaction hinder growth?
- Can feeling virtuous be positive?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine virtue.
