Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice

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.

And be on they guard against the good and the just! They would fain curcify those who devise their own read more

And be on they guard against the good and the just! They would fain curcify those who devise their own virtue -- they hate the lonesome ones.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.