Bounds Quote by Samuel Butler
“It is the function of vice to keep virtue within reasonable bounds.”
About This Quote
Vice limits virtue, preventing excess and maintaining balance.
In simple terms: Vice keeps virtue in check.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance opposing forces.
Themes
ethics
balance
moderation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- policy making
- leadership
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What vice tempts you to overstep?
- How do you maintain moral equilibrium?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on vice can stifle virtue.
