Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not read more

Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper.

The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing

The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to 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

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary

When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary

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 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.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.