Virtues are at their best when they travel in pairs. This is a simple idea which has incredible depth and far-reaching implications for us all. Behind the veil of this principle lie the secrets as to why so many of our best efforts fail. Its primary message is that when we apply a virtue, such as kindness, truth, tenacity, or love, without taking proper account of the variables such as, the individual(s), our delivery, and the context, we can do more harm than good. This is because we are acting with only one virtue in mind. Read more…
