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A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.
The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.
Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.
Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.
Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's read more
Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's latest sands are its sands of gold!
I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
Mere goodness can achieve little against the power of nature.
Mere goodness can achieve little against the power of nature.