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A virtue is very important to some people.
This is a line from William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, spoken by Escalus, in foreshadowing of the pious deputy, Angelo's fall for the equally virtuous Isabella.
some, as he hoped that only those with civic virtue would be elected to the national government.
The man was good and virtuous. Virtuous were the deeds of Abraham Lincoln. Hester Prynne was not a very virtuous woman.
A virtuous person is one who has the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong. A person who loves his neighbor is said to be virtuous person. A person who tells the truth, is friendly and happy is said to have virtuous qualities,
The adjective for the noun virtue (having virtue) is virtuous. A related adjective is virtual, which means either "almost certain" or "in image alone" (virtual reality).
The definition of virtuous behavior is to behave in accordance with moral principles. Some examples of virtuous behavior are to be kind, generous, grateful, and benevolent.
Vertious is a common misspelling of the word virtuous. A person who has high moral standards is considered virtuous. Some synonyms for virtuous are pure, good, ethical, and principled.
Utilitarianism is consequentialism. According to utilitarians, the only thing that makes an act morally right or wrong is whether or not it has beneficial consequences. An ethics of virtue is based on the idea (common to many ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle) that a morally right act is some situation that calls for a moral decision is what a virtuous person would do in that situation. .
In Pico's view, some individuals may be considered unworthy of celebration due to their actions, intentions, or lack of virtue. He emphasizes the importance of moral character and the pursuit of a good life, suggesting that those who fail to embody these qualities may not deserve recognition or honor. Celebrating individuals who act immorally or selfishly undermines the values that true celebration should represent. Thus, Pico advocates for celebrating those who contribute positively to society and embody virtuous ideals.
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