Charming Quote by Thomas Sprat
“Forever all goodness will be most charming; forever all wickedness will be most odious.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Philosophy, 1665
Goodness is charming, wickedness odious; moral qualities are inherently attractive or repulsive.
In simple terms: Good feels good, evil feels bad.
Key Takeaway
Uphold goodness, avoid wickedness.
Themes
ethics
morality
character
Mood
reflective
didactic
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education
- lawmaking
- personal development
- leadership training
Key Concepts
virtue
vice
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes goodness charming?
- Can wickedness ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments can be culturally relative.
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