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Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.
Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]
Honor is the reward of virtue.
[Lat., Honor est premium virtutis.]
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.]
In the approach to virtue there are many steps.
[Lat., In virtute sunt multi adscensus.]
In the approach to virtue there are many steps.
[Lat., In virtute sunt multi adscensus.]
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and read more
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
Virtue is indeed its own reward.
[Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]
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.
