Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
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Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That even above the smiles and frowns of fate
Exalts great Nature's favourites: a wealth
That ne'er encumbers, nor can be transferr'd.

The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.

The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.

Virtue is its own reward. There's a pleasure in doing good which sufficiently pays itself.

Virtue is its own reward. There's a pleasure in doing good which sufficiently pays itself.

Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.

Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul.
[Fr., La vertu d'un coeur noble est la marque read more

Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul.
[Fr., La vertu d'un coeur noble est la marque certaine.]

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.

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.

Virtue is not knowing but doing

Virtue is not knowing but doing