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Virtue is insufficient temptation.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
That which leads us to the performance of duty by offering
pleasure as its reward, is not virtue, but read more
That which leads us to the performance of duty by offering
pleasure as its reward, is not virtue, but a deceptive copy and
imitation of virtue.
[Lat., Nam quae voluptate, quasi mercede aliqua, ad officium
impellitur, ea non est virtus sed fallax imitatio simulatioque
virtutis.]
Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the nonperformance of base ones.
Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the nonperformance of base ones.
Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That read more
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 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.
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
