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Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
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.
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.
Often devotion to virtue arises from sated desire.
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.
