Virtue Quotes

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I say the same of humility and of all the virtues; the wiles of the devil are terrible, he will run a thousand times round… — Teresa of Avila
By the virtue of modesty the devout person governs all his exterior acts. With good reason, then, does St. Paul recommend this virtue to all… — Pio of Pietrelcina
How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is. — Bernard of Clairvaux
Most philosophies wrap their seekers in a strict belief system. By virtue of what they include, they exclude everything else, especially some vital realizations. Periodically… — Charles Bates
It is sometimes frightening to observe the success which comes even to the outlaw with a polished technique, and we find ourselves doubting the validity… — Unknown Author
I believe that almost all important, useful ideas are simple. Peter Whittle has recently put it nicely in an autobiographical essay. "If a piece of… — Dennis Lindley
I believe long habits of virtue have a sensible effect on the countenance. — Benjamin Franklin
RUIN, v. To destroy. Specifically, to destroy a maid's belief in the virtue of maids. — Ambrose Bierce
POVERTY, n. A file provided for the teeth of the rats of reform. Its victims are distinguished by possession of all the virtues and by… — Ambrose Bierce
The broadest and most prevalent error requires the most disinterested virtue to sustain it. — Henry David Thoreau
Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
To all those whose progress remains hampered by ego-related distractions, let humility - the spiritual cornerstone upon which Karate rests - serve to remind one… — Unknown Author
Can you nominate in order now the degrees of the lie? I will name you the degrees. The first, the Retort Courteous; the second, the… — William Shakespeare
It was the Almighty who decreed that men and women must cover their nakedness by wearing proper and modest clothing. No amount of rationalizing can… — Mark E. Petersen
From the apparent usefulness of the social virtues, it has readily been inferred by sceptics, both ancient and modern, that all moral distinctions arise from… — David Hume
.. that which renders morality an active principle and constitutes virtue our happiness, and vice our misery: it is probable, I say, that this final… — David Hume
But, historians, and even common sense, may inform us, that, however specious these ideas of perfect equality may seem, they are really, at bottom, impracticable;… — David Hume
The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you… — Pope Gregory I
Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him Whom the Angels serve. — Unknown Author
We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue. — Angela Merici
All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life… — Saint Francis de Sales
Charity is the form, mover, mother and root of all the virtues. — Thomas Aquinas
We are not saints yet, but we, too, should beware. Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards, in self-respect and in respect from others, and… — Philip Neri
Find a teacher who is an integral being, a beacon who extends his light and virtue with equal ease to those who appreciate him and… — Laozi
The virtue which we appreciate, we to some extent appropriate. — Henry David Thoreau

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