This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.

This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man.

We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
those who have not a single read more

We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
those who have not a single virtue.

Vice is its own reward

Vice is its own reward

Saint Augustine! well hast thou said,
That of our vices we can frame
A ladder, if we read more

Saint Augustine! well hast thou said,
That of our vices we can frame
A ladder, if we will but tread
Beneath our feet each deed of shame.

There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask

Vices are often habits rather than passions.

Vices are often habits rather than passions.

Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.

Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.

If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.

If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.