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 regulation of conscience.

Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience.

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

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

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

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 by premeditation isn't worth much.

Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

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

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

Virtue treads paths that end not in the grave.

Virtue treads paths that end not in the grave.