Virtue for the sake of Virtue

After thinking a long time for a good definition for “virtue”, I think I got a good one:

Human greatness and magnanimity.

Generally we will call it “manliness” (but I want to take the notion further which also applies to women).

Why virtue? Let me explain:

Virtue for the sake of virtue means:

You don’t seek to be virtuous for some external reward. You pursue virtue because your pride demands it.

Determine and dictate your own virtues.

There are no ultimate virtues; only virtues you deem worthy of yourself.

For example my virtues include:

  1. Determination
  2. Courage
  3. Brazenness
  4. Outspokenness
  5. Not censoring oneself
  6. Helping and protecting the weak
  7. Helping empower those who are underprivileged (like I was, to give new opportunities to young kids who are hungry for it).

Stay hard and true to your virtues. Why? They’re yours!

ERIC