Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real.

One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real.

The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.

The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.

What were once vices are the fashion of the day.

What were once vices are the fashion of the day.

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.

Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]

Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.

Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.

Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.