To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and read more

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues

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 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.

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.

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.

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.