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Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more
Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Most dangerous is that temptation that doth goad us on to sin in loving virtue.
Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.
Curse on his virtues! they've undone his country.
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves.
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect
others to be vicious.
[Lat., Nam read more
The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect
others to be vicious.
[Lat., Nam ut quisque est vir optimus, ita difficillime esse
alios improbos suspicatur.]
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
