Virtue is harmony.
Meaning of the quote
Virtue is harmony. This means that being a good person, or having virtues, is like having things in your life that work well together. Just like the different parts of a musical instrument need to work together to make a beautiful sound, the different parts of your character need to work together to create a well-balanced and harmonious life.
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