Character Quote by Plato
“Virtue is voluntary, vice involuntary.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Gorgias, 380 BC
Moral choices are a matter of free will; wrongdoing often occurs without conscious intent.
In simple terms: Virtue is chosen, vice can be accidental.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness to align actions with virtue.
Themes
ethics
free will
responsibility
Mood
inquisitive
pensive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- education
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
volition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate intent from accident?
- What role does education play?
A Different Perspective
Not all harmful actions are intentional.
