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 persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

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

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

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

One's outlook is a part of his virtue.

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.

Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
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Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That even above the smiles and frowns of fate
Exalts great Nature's favourites: a wealth
That ne'er encumbers, nor can be transferr'd.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores

I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores