Envy of Virtues

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Corollary to [MENTION=3538]Arsal[/MENTION]'s topic.

This is a topic that doesn't seem to be mentioned pretty often.
Also, this 'virtue' does not refer to any specific set of virtues, religious or non-religious. It can refer to anything good that's non-physical within a person. Behaviours, attitudes, personality, words, skills, attributes...

Do you think there's an objective standard of any virtue? (At least within a specific group/range.)
How about 'good personality' in general?
Do you often find people envious with virtues?
Do you often find yourself envious with people's virtues?

And going towards attraction;

With the copious amount of Nice Guy Syndromes, Nice Guys
 
I don't know if there is an objective way to determine virtues, however I've seen some traits called "virtues" in some societies, and vices in others. So, I guess the collective has a say in it. It makes me wonder if there is a universal set of traits and qualities that all of human kind deem as Virtues.

Are people envious of virtues in others? I think so.
Am I envious of people with virtues? Sometimes. I find myself admiring those with certain virtues that I would like to incorporate in my own character. Some of them require years of experience in life, some of them require a predisposed perspective on things, some of them require growing up in a certain background, environment etc. I am not envious of all virtues, and I certainly don't care if they are seen or not as such by everyone.

Byronic hero sounds like a lot of drama, heartache and complicated encounters lol I don't think I'd be attracted to that. But I am attracted to character, general attitude, outlook on life, etc. more so than looks.

And I believe everything is in the eye of the beholder.


Good idea for a thread [MENTION=2172]Trifoilum[/MENTION].:thumb:
 
thanks /blushes the credit is [MENTION=3538]Arsal[/MENTION]'s, though. I'm just expanding.
Byronic hero sounds like a lot of drama, heartache and complicated encounters lol I don't think I'd be attracted to that. But I am attracted to character, general attitude, outlook on life, etc. more so than looks.
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Agreed. Byronic heroes often have attributes that are very ambiguous. In one way people consider one attribute as problematic, a vice even; but other people would consider it very attractive. (see Draco In Leather Pants)

But very often, they are hot. That surely has effect; but the question is, are looks the main point?
And I believe everything is in the eye of the beholder.
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Agreed in certain ways, but in that case, the discussion won't be working! *blushes*
 
Do I find certain virtues or character traits in others attractive? Yes, most definitely, and I do value these over a person
 
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