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Character Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Virtue is uniform, conformable to reason, and of unvarying consistency; nothing can be added to it that can make it more than virtue; nothing can be taken from it, and the name of virtue be left.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“Virtue is uniform, conformable to reason, and of unvarying consistency; nothing can be added to it that can make it more than virtue; nothing can be taken from it, and the name of virtue be left.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

Virtue is an immutable, rational quality that cannot be enhanced or diminished without losing its essence.

In simple terms: Virtue is fixed and rational.

Key Takeaway

Virtue is unalterable.

Themes

ethics philosophy rationality integrity consistency

Mood

thoughtful serene

Type

maxim philosophical statement

When to use this quote

  • moral education
  • leadership development
  • ethical decision‑making
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

virtue reason immutability

Practical Applications

  • philosophical teaching
  • character‑building curricula

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to keep virtue unchanged?
  • How can reason guide moral standards?
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