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“It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.” quote by Menzies Campbell
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“It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.”

Menzies Campbell

About This Quote

Source Parliamentary Record, 2005

John Smith embodied virtue without vice, an ideal moral balance.

In simple terms: He was virtuous, lacking flaws.

Key Takeaway

Aim for ethical integrity.

Themes

virtue leadership character

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public service
  • role modeling
  • policy making

Key Concepts

moral philosophy political ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is flawless virtue attainable?
  • How do we handle human flaws?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unrealistic.

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