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[from 'The Laws' by Plato, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue ]

Full Idea

People who are anxious to attain moral excellence with all possible speed are pretty thin on the ground.

Gist of Idea

A serious desire for moral excellence is very rare indeed

Source

Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 718e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Laws', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1970], p.179