The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a strong proponent of virtue ethics as the source of true happiness. He distinguishes between intellectual virtues, which can be taught, and moral virtues, which are only learned by practising right living. Good deeds and right actions will produce right habits and lead to the development of a strong and good character. In pursuing such a character, one should strive for the golden mean, which is the just-right point between too much and too