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Character Quote by Mary Collyer

“Virtue is the music of the soul, the harmony of the passions; it is the order, the symmetry, the interior beauty of the mind; the source of the truest pleasures, the fountain of the sublimest and most perfect happiness.” quote by Mary Collyer
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“Virtue is the music of the soul, the harmony of the passions; it is the order, the symmetry, the interior beauty of the mind; the source of the truest pleasures, the fountain of the sublimest and most perfect happiness.”

Mary Collyer

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Virtue's Harmony", early 19th century

Virtue aligns the soul’s passions into harmonious order, creating inner beauty and true, lasting happiness.

In simple terms: Virtue brings inner harmony and happiness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue for lasting joy.

Themes

virtue harmony beauty inner peace happiness

Mood

calm inspired thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • ethical decision making
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice virtue amid societal pressures?
  • What role does inner beauty play in modern life?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not guarantee external success or material comfort.

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