If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) read more

If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) he must delight in virtue.

For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property read more

For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women.

Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.

Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

Virtue consists, not in abstaining from vice, but in not desiring it.

Virtue consists, not in abstaining from vice, but in not desiring it.

When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary

When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary

Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.