"It is better to cultivate virtue than to repress vice."
Source not yet traced to a specific passage, so treat the exact wording as unverified. See disputed and misattributed quotes.
Cleanthes is one of the Stoic philosophers.
More quotes from Cleanthes
- "Moderation in all things is the best policy."
- "Kindness is more important than wisdom, and recognizing this is the beginning of wisdom."
- "To the calm mind, the whole universe surrenders."
- "When acting, leave aside the worry about the result."
- "A person can change their destiny by changing their mental attitude."