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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.]
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.
Virtuous people are simply those who have not been tempted sufficiently, because they live in a vegetative state, or because read more
Virtuous people are simply those who have not been tempted sufficiently, because they live in a vegetative state, or because their purposes are so concentrated in one direction that they have not had the leisure to glance around them.
By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may read more
By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever
Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.