Abolish Quote by Thomas Browne
“They that endeavour to abolish vice destroy also virtue, for contraries, though they destroy one another, are yet the life of one another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pseudodoxia Epidemica, 1646
Eliminating vice may unintentionally destroy virtue, as opposites support each other's existence.
In simple terms: Removing evil can harm good.
Key Takeaway
Preserve balance of opposites.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
balance
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- moral decisions
- policy making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
virtue
vice
dialectic
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues rely on their opposites?
- How can we protect virtue while reducing vice?
A Different Perspective
Over-simplifying morality can cause harm.
