Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.

Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.

Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.

Virtue herself is her own fairest reward.rn

Virtue herself is her own fairest reward.rn

Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices

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.

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.