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The observance of the mean1
in relation to Boastfulness has to do with almost the same things. It also is without a
name; but it will be as well to discuss these unnamed excellences with the rest, since we
shall the better understand the nature of the moral character if we examine its qualities
one by one; and we shall also confirm our belief that the virtues are modes of observing
the mean, if we notice how this holds good in every instance. Now we have treated of
behavior in Society with relation to giving pleasure and pain. Let us now discuss
truthfulness and falsehood similarly displayed in
word and deed, and in one's personal pretensions.
1 See note on 2.7.12.
Aristotle in 23 Volumes, Vol. 19, translated by H. Rackham. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1934.
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