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Morals and morality are constantly changing and also differ from place to place. Only 150 years ago homosexuality was punishable with prison, now its accepted. In some cultures multiple wives are allowed, in ours its a crime. It is generally considered that birth control is a virtue but in the past, and unfortunately in some cultures in the present, it is considered a vice. So a vice today may, in the changed world of tomorrow, be considered a virtue (ie a good thing). And vice-versa ; virtue today, vice tomorrow.
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shook
What is considered a vice today, (meaning immoral or bad behavior) might be considered a virtue (a good act) tomorrow /in the near future. That's what I think the quote means.
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What is the opposite of virtue?
Vice is the antonym of virtue.
Is the opposite of virtue weakness?
Yes in terms of ethics, the opposite of virtue is weakness which i believe is also a synonym of Vice
What does he doesn't have a single redeeming vice mean?
This humorous take on the theme of redeeming virtue means "He is too honest, too proper, too nice."
What is an antonym of virtue?
corruption, disgrace, dishonesty, dishonor
Explain lines 21-22 Virtue itself turns vice being misapplied And vice sometime by action dignified?
It means that virtue itself has the ability to turn vice if being misapplied. It means that even if your are trying to do something that is good, it can turn out to be bad; for example, let's say that a child likes candy bananas, but now the child has eaten too many bananas and so has a stomachache. Although the banana is a healthy food , it is misapplied and so there are negative impacts on the child. Likewise, if you commit something bad for good reasons, it will still be wrong, but it will be dignified and justified; for example, if a teenage boy's father is in the hospital and needs one million dollars to pay for an operation or the father dies, then the son will have to make a quick and decisive decision. However, if the son robs a bank to get the money ,although what he is doing is wrong, and he gets caught he will probably be thrown in jail. Because what he did was virtue itself, his father would understand and appreciate the act committed. In essence, irrespective of the fact the son did something bad (vice), his action was dignified due to the good nature of the act. Grammar and Syntax have been corrected. In summary, Virtue (good) turns to vice (evil) if it's misused, and vice sometimes becomes virtue through the righteous activity.
What does 'Wise today may be virtue tomorrow' mean?
What is vice today may be virtue tomorrow
What is the opposite word of vice?
The opposite word of vice is virtue.
What is the opposite of virtue?
Vice is the antonym of virtue.
What is the antonyms of virtue?
vice
What is the opposite of vice?
VIRTUE
An antonym of virtue is?
(according to google) vice or inquity.
What does the line mean virtue itself turns vice being misappliedand and vice sometimes by action dignifie?
This line suggests that virtue can become negative when applied improperly, while vice can sometimes be seen as honorable or admirable through actions. It highlights the complexity of human behavior and the duality of moral principles.
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What actors and actresses appeared in Vice and Virtue - 2012?
The cast of Vice and Virtue - 2012 includes: Charles Haycock as Homeless Boy Sasha Pollins as Dog
Is the opposite of virtue weakness?
Yes in terms of ethics, the opposite of virtue is weakness which i believe is also a synonym of Vice
What does friar Lawrence mean virtue itself turns to vice?
Friar Lawrence means that when virtues are taken to excess or not used in moderation, they can become harmful or counterproductive. For example, being too kind can make someone vulnerable to being taken advantage of, thus turning a virtue like kindness into a vice.
How is it that virtue depends on vice?
Someone who is truly virtuous , would have no vices.
