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Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Chastity - you can carry it too far
Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul.
[Fr., La vertu d'un coeur noble est la marque read more
Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul.
[Fr., La vertu d'un coeur noble est la marque certaine.]
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
Virtue by premeditation isn't worth much.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
Those vices [luxury and neglect of decent manners] are vices of
men, not of the times.
[Lat., Hominum read more
Those vices [luxury and neglect of decent manners] are vices of
men, not of the times.
[Lat., Hominum sunt ista [vitia], non temporum.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.
Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.
