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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.
Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.
Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure read more
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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.
Virtue is not the absense of vices or the avoidance of moral dangers; virtue is a vivid and separate thing, read more
Virtue is not the absense of vices or the avoidance of moral dangers; virtue is a vivid and separate thing, like pain or a particular smell.
Be good and you will be lonesome.
Be good and you will be lonesome.
Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.
Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.