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The vices we scoff at in others, laugh at us within ourselves.

The vices we scoff at in others, laugh at us within ourselves.

by Thomas Browne Found in: Vice Quotes,
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Vice Quotes,
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We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
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We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
those who have not a single virtue.

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Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

Vice may be learnt, even without a teacher.

by Seneca Found in: Vice Quotes,
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The willing contemplation of vice is vice.

The willing contemplation of vice is vice.

by Arabian Proverb Found in: Vice Quotes,
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Virtue, I grant you, is an empty boast;
But shall the dignity of vice be lost?

Virtue, I grant you, is an empty boast;
But shall the dignity of vice be lost?

by Alexander Pope Found in: Vice Quotes,
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Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.

by William Ellery Channing Found in: Vice Quotes,
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What maintains one vice would bring up two children.

What maintains one vice would bring up two children.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Vice Quotes,
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Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
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Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
For vice repeated is like the wand'ring wind,
Blows dust in others' eye, to spread itself;
And yet the end of all is bought thus dear,
The breath is gone, and the sore eyes see clear
To stop the air would hurt them.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Vice Quotes,
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