This means that he engaged in actions that could lead to excess or deficiency rather than something in between (average). I would argue that Aristotle's definition of moral virtue would indicate that Mr. Rice did not exhibit moral virtue, because moral virtue consists in having the correct attitude toward pain and pleasure. Mr. Rice didn't necessarily know how to deal with the distance and subsequent death of his former love. And he tried to achieve his own happiness by turning to a psychic. But it didn't necessarily mean that connecting with Michelle would lead him to happiness, but to other means instead of the ultimate