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.

Nature does not loathe virtue: it is unaware of its existence.

Nature does not loathe virtue: it is unaware of its existence.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may read more

By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever