November 23, 2010

True Virtue vs. Transient Sentimentality

Although transient sentimentality and true virtue may have considerable external resemblance, they are easily distinguishable. Transient sentimentality is a selfish hypocrisy and does not endure, except as long as it fulfills its selfish purpose. However, true virtue is a selfless part of who we are. It wants nothing in return and thus it abides firm and constant.

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