All things Quote by Plautus
“Virtue is the highest reward. Virtue truly goes before all things. Liberty, safety, life, property, parents, country, and children are protected and preserved. Virtue has all things in herself; he who has virtue has all things that are good attending him. [Lat., Virtus praemium est optimum. Virtus omnibus rebus anteit profecto. Libertas, salus, vita, res, parentes, Patria et prognati tutantur, servantur; Virtus omnia in se habet; omnia assunt bona, quem penes est vertus.]”
About This Quote
Source Play: Aulularia (The Pot of Gold) by Plautus, c. 200 BC
Virtue is the ultimate source of all good and protection; those who possess it naturally attract liberty, safety, and prosperity.
In simple terms: Virtue brings all good things.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtue to secure all blessings.
Themes
morality
virtue
protection
prosperity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- public policy
- family life
- national security
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies nurture virtue among citizens?
- What role does law play in protecting virtue?
A Different Perspective
Virtue alone may not guarantee safety without just institutions.
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