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To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, read more
To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
So our virtues Lie in the interpretation of the time
So our virtues Lie in the interpretation of the time
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.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of Heaven: a happiness
That read more
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.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
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.
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.