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The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not read more
Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing
The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing
Fewer possess virtue, than those who wish us to believe that they
possess it.
[Lat., Virtute enim ipsa read more
Fewer possess virtue, than those who wish us to believe that they
possess it.
[Lat., Virtute enim ipsa non tam multi praediti esse, quam videri
volunt.]
Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principle of evil.
Virtue cannot separate itself from reality without becoming a principle of evil.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
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.
