Our chief defect is that we are more given to talking about things than to doing them.
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The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Those who boast about their virtues often lack true virtue.
This quote suggests that individuals who excessively praise their own moral qualities may not possess them to the extent they claim. It highlights the idea that true virtue is often demonstrated through actions rather than words, and that self-promotion can reveal insecurity and lack of genuine character.
Themes
VirtueBoastHonorCharacterSelf-Promotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about integrity, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of modesty.
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