Even at present, to be sure, there are some like this preacher of virtue, and not always so honourable: but their time is past.

But I think you have a point. In Aristotle's idea of true friendship, people are alike in virtue, so they can really respect each other.

Few people know it, but one must have all the virtues in order to sleep well.

I think one of the greatest circles for moral good is storytelling where you're invited to take the perspective of another and see the world as they do.

Now know I well what people sought formerly above all else when they sought teachers of virtue.