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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
The path of a good woman is indeed strewn with flowers; but they rise behind her steps, not before them
The path of a good woman is indeed strewn with flowers; but they rise behind her steps, not before them
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
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 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.
Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.
Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
