Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.

This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.

And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.

And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.

Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice

Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice

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.

If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.

If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.

Vices are often habits rather than passions.

Vices are often habits rather than passions.

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask