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If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, read more
If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, it suffices to avoid bad thoughts and to keep our souls turned toward the Lord.
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.
Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.
Man cannot be uplifted; he must be seduced into virtue.
Man cannot be uplifted; he must be seduced into virtue.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.
Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.
Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.
Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
