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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
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Virtue is not knowing but doing
Virtue is not knowing but doing
Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
It is always one's virtues and not one's vices that precipitate one into disaster.
It is always one's virtues and not one's vices that precipitate one into disaster.
Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!
Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!