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It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.
It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.
It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the read more
It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the very passion they have suppressed and think themselves superior to.
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
One big vice in a man is apt to keep out a great many smaller ones.
One big vice in a man is apt to keep out a great many smaller ones.
Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they
are incensed or crushed.
Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they
are incensed or crushed.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
If individuals have no vices, their virtues may be of use to us.
If individuals have no vices, their virtues may be of use to us.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more
Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.
