A Wild Ride to a Lower Level Tu-Swift shook his head. “We should all go. You and I are not all that fast either right now. He has knowledge about horses that we need to learn — and about the ROI. We cannot leave them here. We …

The Myths of the Veritas explores #leadership based on #ethics and #virtue
The adventures include #war and #peace, #strategy and #tactics
#free #no-ads #fiction
Here, Tu-Swift & his companions escape with their new-found acquaintances.

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Personal virtue starts small: keep promises, tell the truth, show up on time. Compounds into trustworthy character. #Virtue #Character #Integrity #DailyHabits #GoodMorals

Laws Audiobook by Plato | Ancient Philosophy on Justice, Virtue & the Ideal State Part 1 ✨ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Laws by Plato is a profound and structured dialogue exploring justice, governance, and the moral foundations of society—topics that resonate deeply with Catholic philosophical tradition. Unlike The Republic, this work presents a more practical vision of law and civic order, emphasizing the role of virtue, discipline, and moral education in shaping a just society. Plato’s reflections align closely with natural law principles later developed in Catholic thought, particularly the idea that human law must be rooted in a higher moral order. The dialogue highlights the importance of forming virtuous citizens, balancing freedom with responsibility, and recognizing that laws should guide souls toward the good. Listeners will find echoes of teachings later articulated by thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, especially in the integration of reason, ethics, and the common good. A deeply intellectual and spiritually enriching audiobook for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and the enduring relationship between law and morality.

📣 New Podcast! "Laws Audiobook by Plato | Ancient Philosophy on Justice, Virtue & the Ideal State Part 1" on @Spreaker #ancient #and #audio #audiobook #catholic #classical #dialogues #domain #ethics #greek #justice #law #laws #literature #natural #philosophy #plato #political #public #virtue

Laws Audiobook by Plato | Ancient Philosophy on Justice, Virtue & the Ideal State Part 2 ✨ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Laws by Plato is a profound and structured dialogue exploring justice, governance, and the moral foundations of society—topics that resonate deeply with Catholic philosophical tradition. Unlike The Republic, this work presents a more practical vision of law and civic order, emphasizing the role of virtue, discipline, and moral education in shaping a just society. Plato’s reflections align closely with natural law principles later developed in Catholic thought, particularly the idea that human law must be rooted in a higher moral order. The dialogue highlights the importance of forming virtuous citizens, balancing freedom with responsibility, and recognizing that laws should guide souls toward the good. Listeners will find echoes of teachings later articulated by thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, especially in the integration of reason, ethics, and the common good. A deeply intellectual and spiritually enriching audiobook for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and the enduring relationship between law and morality.

📣 New Podcast! "Laws Audiobook by Plato | Ancient Philosophy on Justice, Virtue & the Ideal State Part 2" on @Spreaker #ancient #and #audio #audiobook #catholic #classical #dialogues #domain #ethics #greek #justice #law #laws #literature #natural #philosophy #plato #political #public #virtue

Laws Audiobook by Plato | Ancient Philosophy on Justice, Virtue & the Ideal State Part 3 ✨ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Laws by Plato is a profound and structured dialogue exploring justice, governance, and the moral foundations of society—topics that resonate deeply with Catholic philosophical tradition. Unlike The Republic, this work presents a more practical vision of law and civic order, emphasizing the role of virtue, discipline, and moral education in shaping a just society. Plato’s reflections align closely with natural law principles later developed in Catholic thought, particularly the idea that human law must be rooted in a higher moral order. The dialogue highlights the importance of forming virtuous citizens, balancing freedom with responsibility, and recognizing that laws should guide souls toward the good. Listeners will find echoes of teachings later articulated by thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, especially in the integration of reason, ethics, and the common good. A deeply intellectual and spiritually enriching audiobook for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and the enduring relationship between law and morality.

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Chronic Illness, People Pleasing, and the Boundaries I Had to Learn the Hard Way How I set boundaries with chronic illness after years of people pleasing—and what actually helped me protect my energy.

"I learned that being #accommodating was a #virtue. That making people uncomfortable—even by asking for what I needed—was something to avoid. And when #ChronicIllness took over my life, that training didn’t magically disappear.": buff.ly/kKaJMa0

by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#boundary #values

Libertarian principles in 'Leave it to Beaver.' (ep 326) Congressmen and congresswomen could take a page out of the nostalgic classic series, "Leave it to Beaver." The interpersonal dynamics depicted in the series portray three elements of the libertarian ideals that are needed for functioning of the country. These are personal freedom and responsibility, courtesy and boundaries, and virtue. John Adams said that virtue is was required for a representative public to function. We ask the question if we have lost the virtue that was part of the fabric of 1960.

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A quotation from Thomas More

> Will thou know what wonders strange be in the land that late was found?
> Will thou learn thy life to lead, by divers ways that godly be?
> Will thou of virtue and vice understand the very ground?
> Will thou see this wretched world, how full it is of vanity?
> […]

Personal virtue matters more than laws. Good people make good societies. #Virtue #Character #MoralValues #Society #GoodMorals

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A quotation from The Bible

> Lord, who may enter your Temple?
> Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill?
> Those who obey God in everything
> and always do what is right,
> whose words are true and sincere,
> and who do not slander others.
> They do no wrong to their friends
> nor spread […]

#OTD in 1930
(flapper’s [fun] fall)
Cover of The New Yorker, March 29, 1930
Rea Irvin
#TheNewYorkerCover #ReaIrvin #virtue #vice

. . . if there is any virtue . . . meditate on these things . . .

As we come to know Him better, we learn that He called us to share His Own (NLV) Glory and Virtue. (NKJV)

2 Peter 1:3b
New Life Version © 1969, 2003 Barbour Publishing, Inc.
New King James Version®. © 1982 Thomas Nelson. 

#Virtue

#virtue #reflection #journal #honor #reverence #worksheets #weallneedthis #getdelicious

People seem to love philosophical trolley problems, but they expose more about ontological grammar than a morality profile.
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#philosophy #psychology #morality #harm #trolleyproblem #choice #legibility #society #ethics #virtue #consequences #utility #blog #podcast

This an Amazing Weekly Virtue Planner, Incredible for #workplacewellness at the #office or for the #familylivingroom. #Weekly #Virtue #planner #dontbeshy #weallneedthis #especiallynow #spiritualwelfare #spiritualwarfare

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A quotation from Bertrand Russell

> I think the gist of the matter is that a saint can live without politeness, and indeed that politeness is incompatible with a saintly character. But the man who is always to be sincere must be free from spite and envy and malice and pettiness. Most of us have […]

#BookReview: Men Of Virtue by Zachary Wagner (via @brazospress.bsky.social). Powerful. Controversial. Desperately Needed.

#amreading #nonfiction #Christian #ChristianLiving #virtue #masculinity #philosophy #BookSky 📚💙💡✝️

Maybe impeachment isn’t the solution.

Maybe the only solution is a fundamental transformation of the human spirit, an awakening, spiritual evolution, revolution of consciousness, with compassion, kindness, truth, freedom, and justice for all.

#values #virtue #democracy #merit #society #politics

Another world is possible. A different world. A better world.

Protect the future. Dream big.

Stop Thiel Musk Trump Putin and the Millers, et al….

#nokings #nk #nooligarchs
#conscience #consciousness #contentiousness #courtesy #kindness #empathy #merit #virtue #values
The people have the power!

Promotional graphic for a Philosophy in Review article. On the left is the book cover for Being Reasonable: The Case for a Misunderstood Virtue by Krista Lawlor, featuring a muted green background with the words ‘Being Reasonable’ partially crossed out in scribbled red lines. On the right, bold black text reads ‘Pedro Barbalho reviews Being Reasonable: The Case for a Misunderstood Virtue,’ with the journal’s logo and issue details ‘Vol. 46 No. 1 (2026): February’ in the lower corner.

Curious about the philosophy of “being reasonable”?
Pedro Barbalho reviews Krista Lawlor’s 'Being Reasonable: The Case for a Misunderstood Virtue' for PiR—a thoughtful, engaging take on an overlooked virtue.
Read it here: journals.uvic.ca/index.php/pi...
#Philosophy #BookReview #Virtue

#Virtue

#ultrakill #virtue

#Aristotle the Greek Philosopher (NOT the Rapper, lol) defined 3 #personality types - #Utility, #Pleasure & #Virtue (aka the Good), this was back in 340BC, what additional #types would you add NOW??

#greekphilosophy #personalitytypes #friendshipdynamics #selfhelp #bestfriends #newbook #comingsoon

She slapped the taste, the teeth, the gums and the umami out of Gert's mouth. #Virtue #CaroleLombard #TCMParty

This is some good chemistry. #TCMParty #Virtue

I really love Carole Lombard. She was one of the funniest, most beautiful actresses of that era. #TCMParty #Virtue

This is probably Ward Bond in his 400th movie already, IIRC. #Virtue #TCMParty

Did the picture disappear for a bit for anyone else? #TCMParty #Virtue

One should not think that sīla/moral behaviour is exclusively a human faculty, ...

#Buddhism #Dhamma #morality #virtue #Theravada #Dharma

Never is a long time. I betcha it happens before then.
Remember:
#patience is a #virtue
Possess it if you can.
You'll find it in a woman
but seldom in a man.