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The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
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
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.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:23, 2
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:23, 2
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.
Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.
Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.
Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.
Virtue is its own reward. There's a pleasure in doing good which sufficiently pays itself.
Virtue is its own reward. There's a pleasure in doing good which sufficiently pays itself.