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Plutarch quotes about good

Greek Philosopher January 3, 2050 – January 2, 0127

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But virtue, by the bare statement of its actions, can so affect men's minds as to create at once both admiration of the things done and desire to imitate the doers of them. The goods of fortune we would possess and would enjoy; those of virtue we long to practise and exercise. We are content to receive the former from others, the latter we wish others to experience from us. Moral good is a practical stimulus; it is no sooner seen, than it inspires an impulse to practice, and influences the... Plutarch
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good..."
The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education. Plutarch
Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though..."
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the..."
The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil. Plutarch

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