He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

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.

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure read more

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Virtue and sense are one; and, trust me, still
A faithless heart betrays the head unsound.

Virtue and sense are one; and, trust me, still
A faithless heart betrays the head unsound.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families.

Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families.

Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.

Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores