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

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Assume a virtue if you have it not.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

Virtue is not knowing but doing

Virtue is not knowing but doing

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

Virtue is insufficient temptation.

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.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to everything.