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A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
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 only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
The only amarantine flower on earth
Is virtue.
As far as I'm concerned, I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue.
As far as I'm concerned, I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue.
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.]
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