Vice is its own reward

Vice is its own reward

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.

Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

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.

There will be vice as long as there are men.

There will be vice as long as there are men.

Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.

Many without punishment, none without sin.

Many without punishment, none without sin.