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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.
The virtue in most request is conformity.
The virtue in most request is conformity.
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 does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more
Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.
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.
The first time you see Winston Churchill you see all his faults and the rest of your life you spend read more
The first time you see Winston Churchill you see all his faults and the rest of your life you spend discovering his virtues.
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.
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.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.
