Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That read more

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.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience.

Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the regulation of conscience.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.