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I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and read more
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
The virtue in most request is conformity.
The virtue in most request is conformity.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
So our virtues Lie in the interpretation of the time
So our virtues Lie in the interpretation of the time
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.