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If your morals make you dreary, depend on it , they are wrong.
If your morals make you dreary, depend on it , they are wrong.
The moral virtues, then, are produced in us neither by nature nor against nature. Nature, indeed, prepares in us the read more
The moral virtues, then, are produced in us neither by nature nor against nature. Nature, indeed, prepares in us the ground for their reception, but their complete formation is the product of habit.
Good manners and good morals are sworn friends and fast allies.
Good manners and good morals are sworn friends and fast allies.
Moral indignation in most cases is, 2% moral, 48% indignation, and 50% envy.
Moral indignation in most cases is, 2% moral, 48% indignation, and 50% envy.
However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It read more
However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue.
Morality is a venereal disease. Its primary stage is called virtue; its secondary stage, boredom; its tertiary stage, syphilis.
Morality is a venereal disease. Its primary stage is called virtue; its secondary stage, boredom; its tertiary stage, syphilis.
Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.
Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate read more
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.
Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what's right.
Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what's right.