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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
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.]
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
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 only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.