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.

The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.

The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
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Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That even above the smiles and frowns of fate
Exalts great Nature's favourites: a wealth
That ne'er encumbers, nor can be transferr'd.

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man!

For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property read more

For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.