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Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues.
Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues.
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure read more
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
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.
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
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.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
Virtue is insufficient temptation.
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 not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
