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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.
The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect
others to be vicious.
[Lat., Nam read more
The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect
others to be vicious.
[Lat., Nam ut quisque est vir optimus, ita difficillime esse
alios improbos suspicatur.]
Of all the benefits which virtue confers on us, the contempt of death is one of the greatest.
Of all the benefits which virtue confers on us, the contempt of death is one of the greatest.
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.
Virtue is not knowing but doing
Virtue is not knowing but doing
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice
