Virtue is the only true nobility.

Virtue is the only true nobility.

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

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

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.

All great virtues become great men.
[Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]

All great virtues become great men.
[Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]

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.

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!

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.

Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they
are incensed or crushed.

Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they
are incensed or crushed.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.