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A mans indebtedness is not virtue his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of grati
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"A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude"

- Ruth Benedict

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This quote by Ruth Benedict talks to the idea that just being indebted to somebody is inadequate to be considered virtuous. Virtue is only accomplished when one actively works to repay their debt. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for life in basic, as we are all indebted to those who have assisted us in some way. To be virtuous, we need to actively work to show our thankfulness for the assistance we have actually received. This could be done through acts of compassion, offering, or merely expressing our appreciation. Eventually, it is through actively committing ourselves to the job of appreciation that we can attain real virtue.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ruth Benedict between June 5, 1887 and September 17, 1948. She was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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