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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary
The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.
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 the only true nobility.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
Virtue is not knowing but doing
Virtue is not knowing but doing
Virtuous people are simply those who have not been tempted sufficiently, because they live in a vegetative state, or because read more
Virtuous people are simply those who have not been tempted sufficiently, because they live in a vegetative state, or because their purposes are so concentrated in one direction that they have not had the leisure to glance around them.
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.
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
