would you rather have a STALE VIRTUE or a STIMULATING VICE?

Question

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Answer 1

I think a stimulating vice is more interesting, even to God. It at least means I'm alive and kicking and have potential to change, possibly confronting that vice and awakening that virtue. A stale virtue goes nowhere, it just lies around unexpressed and languid. Such virtue itself might be classed as vice, if it is not renewed and enlivened.

[edit: Abraham Lincoln once said, "Show me a man who has no vices, and I'll show you a man who has damned few virtues."]

Answer 2

Stale Virtue.

Answer 3

The problem is that vices only appear to be stimulating and virtues only appear to be stale and boring. This is an illusion that is perpetuated by those who don't have the patience to see virtue through to its ultimate conclusion - happiness.

Vices only appear attractive because we get instant gratification and we are quick to forget that this leads to an endless series of dissapointments. Virtues don't actually get stale - they get better with a little aging.

Answer 4

Well, since I can't see anything virtuous in a STALE virtue, I'll take the stimulating vice. At least there's some "activity" in it, pleasure, & at least it can be shared.

Edit: What a great answer from ajunker! Straight to the point.

Answer 5

Vice is always stimulating, but true virtue is never stale.

Answer 6

virtue is never stale- only vice becomes stale. If virtue is stale, it's not a true virtue. Virtue is productive and thus can self-perpetuate, while vice is destructive and cannot self-perpetuate.

Also, if a vice is good (you like it), doesn't that make it a virtue in some respects?

Answer 7

A stimulating vice any day of the week. (How can a "virtue" be stale??)

Answer 8

Stimulation, every time! Anyway, most "virtue" is contrived, unconsidered, second hand and stale. It takes thought to enjoy both virtue and vice, and with thought no vice is vicious.

Answer 9

Stale virtue. Though its not clear to me how a virtue can become stale.

Answer 10

Not any "dogs" but wolves. Chastity: Wolves, unlike dogs, don't breed with every single female. The breeding pairs stay with each other for as long as they reign. Temperance: Very watchful. Wolf packs can follow a herd for several days before attacking(showing restraint). Charity: While they do have a pecking order, they often allow the pups, or pregnant female to eat first so the pups and female are healthy. Diligence: Once they start an attack on their prey, they will continue to attack(unless the majority of the pack is hurt). Patience: Allowing pups to roll all over the place - until a certain age, of course, but it takes a lot of patience even at a month old. Kindness: As explained with Charity, they think about the pups and the well-being of the pack. Also, even with humans, they show a certain kindness - if you allow them to. Humility: Think of the heiarchy. The lower pack members show humility to the alpha pair, giving respect for space, allowing the alpha pair to eat first, etc. Lust: Lone male wolves look for their own pack, so they find other females and breed. Gluttony: Even if they don't need it, they will eat, eat, eat. Greed: The alpha pair will eat their catch, snarling at the others who try to steal. Sloth: I think they may bide their time a little too well when focusing on attacking, taking things a little too slowly. Wrath: Think of those poor deer! I think that 'wrath' speaks for itself. Envy: I would think the lower wolves might be envious of the alpha pair - hence why they fight for position Pride: Alpha pair is - obviously - prideful of their pack, their pups, and their place in the pack. Legit: I think my wolf mix requires a little bit of a harder correction, a more firm "No" and sometimes a spank if it's called for(going after other animals, if an attack ever happened). My chihuahua seems to be a little afraid of me when I use a firm "No" so I have to be a little more soft in how I say it - not really a little bitty "oh, don't do that" but not quite "No!" EDIT;; Oops, didn't know you meant one dog for every breed.... Well, oh well XP I still stick with my answer.