The only reward of virtue is virtue.

The only reward of virtue is virtue.

Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.

Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.

Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principle of evil.

Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principle of evil.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

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

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.

Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.

By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may read more

By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever