Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure read more

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Virtue is not malicious; wrong done her
Is righted even when men grant they err.

Virtue is not malicious; wrong done her
Is righted even when men grant they err.

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.

The path of a good woman is indeed strewn with flowers; but they rise behind her steps, not before them

The path of a good woman is indeed strewn with flowers; but they rise behind her steps, not before them

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

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

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.]

If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) read more

If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) he must delight in virtue.

That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.

That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores