It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the read more

It is a revenge the devil sometimes takes upon the virtuous, that he entraps them by the force of the very passion they have suppressed and think themselves superior to.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.

Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.

If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, read more

If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, it suffices to avoid bad thoughts and to keep our souls turned toward the Lord.

Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.

Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.

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.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.