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Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.
Well may your heart believe the truths I tell;
'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
The only reward of virtue is virtue.
All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.
All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.
Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]
Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have
neighbors.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure read more
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
