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It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.
It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing.
[Lat., Vile latens virtus.]
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
One's outlook is a part of his 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.
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
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.
All great virtues become great men.
[Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]
All great virtues become great men.
[Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]
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.