Peter Abelard Quotes on Virtue
Peter Abelard was a French philosopher, logician, and theologian and one of the most original thinkers of the twelfth century. This page collects quotes attributed to Peter Abelard on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Peter Abelard:
“There is no sin unless through consent.”
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Attributed to Peter Abelard:
“It is not the deed but the intention of the doer that makes the sin.”
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Attributed to Peter Abelard:
“I have learnt that the name of philosopher signifies a lover of wisdom.”
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Attributed to Peter Abelard:
“In adversity men's true character is most clearly revealed.”