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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue

144	Reason impels us towards excellence, which teaches us self-control [Plato]
	Full Idea: The conviction which impels us towards excellence is rational, and the power by which it masters us we call self-control.
	From: Plato (Phaedrus [c.366 BCE], 237e)

1841	We choose virtue because of pleasure, not for its own sake [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
	Full Idea: We choose the virtues for the sake of pleasure, and not on their own account.
	From: report of Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 10.30

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / a. External goods

1829	A wise man would be happy even under torture [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
	Full Idea: Even if the wise man were put to the torture, he would still be happy.
	From: report of Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 10.26

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship

156	Bad people are never really friends with one another [Plato]
	Full Idea: It is not ordained that bad men should be friends with one another.
	From: Plato (Phaedrus [c.366 BCE], 255b)

1843	Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
	Full Idea: Of all the things which wisdom provides for the happiness of the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friendship.
	From: Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]), quoted by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 10.31.28