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I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
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.
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.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.
All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.
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.