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    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.

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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

by Aristotle Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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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.

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Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.

by Sidney Lanier Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

by Robert Green Ingersoll Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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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.

by Confucius Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]

Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]

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A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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