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If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, read more

If we had to seek virtue outside of ourselves, that would assuredly be difficult; but as it is within us, it suffices to avoid bad thoughts and to keep our souls turned toward the Lord.

by Philokalia Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.

Virtue is more to be feared than vice, because its excesses are not subject to the restraints of conscience.

by Albert J. Nock Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.

Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.

by Confucius Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]

Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]

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What shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in
the heart.

What shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in
the heart.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and
moderation and reason.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and
moderation and reason.

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Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

by Confucius Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.

by English Proverb Found in: Virtue Quotes,
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