According to Aristotle greatness in every virtue would seem to be characteristic of a proud man. We wouldn't think of a coward as a proud man. Nor would we think of criminals as proud men. And really they couldn't be truly proud men because they could not be worthy of honor if they are bad, because honor is the prize of virtue and it is given to the good. Pride seems to be a crown of virtues for it makes them greater and is not found without them. Aristotle presents a list of characteristics of the proud man. The proud man will seek, with moderation, wealth and power as well as all good or evil fortune. No matter what happens, good or bad, he will neither be over-joyed by good nor over-pained by evil. Good fortune is also thought to contribute to pride. Men who are born into good fortune as well as men who enjoy power or wealth are thought to be worthy of honor because of their superior position. The truth is that the good man alone is to be honored but he who has both advantages is thought to be more worthy of honor. The proud man will not run towards danger nor does he like danger but is willing to face danger even if it means endangering his own life because he knows that there are conditions on which life is not worth
According to Aristotle greatness in every virtue would seem to be characteristic of a proud man. We wouldn't think of a coward as a proud man. Nor would we think of criminals as proud men. And really they couldn't be truly proud men because they could not be worthy of honor if they are bad, because honor is the prize of virtue and it is given to the good. Pride seems to be a crown of virtues for it makes them greater and is not found without them. Aristotle presents a list of characteristics of the proud man. The proud man will seek, with moderation, wealth and power as well as all good or evil fortune. No matter what happens, good or bad, he will neither be over-joyed by good nor over-pained by evil. Good fortune is also thought to contribute to pride. Men who are born into good fortune as well as men who enjoy power or wealth are thought to be worthy of honor because of their superior position. The truth is that the good man alone is to be honored but he who has both advantages is thought to be more worthy of honor. The proud man will not run towards danger nor does he like danger but is willing to face danger even if it means endangering his own life because he knows that there are conditions on which life is not worth