We can think of virtue as the qualities of an enlightened being, our enlightened genetic makeup. We are being courageous like a warrior in strengthening these positive aspects of ourselves. They include a stable mind, a healthy sense of self grounded in the experience of basic goodness, a clear view of the facts of life, an unconditionally loving heart, and the wisdom to know the right thing to do at all times.
— Sakyong Mipham, Turning the Mind Into An Ally