Virtuous Quotes

458 quotes by 300 authors

Sometimes I suspect that we build our traps ourselves, then we back into them, pretending amazement the while. That is the way of life, from… — Neil Gaiman
The Founders warned that a free society depends on a virtuous and moral people. The current crisis reflects that their concerns were justified. — Ron Paul
Young women you will be the ones who will provide the example of virtuous womanhood and motherhood. You will continue to be virtuous lovely praiseworthy… — Elaine S. Dalton
There is scarce any passion so heartily decried by moralists and satirists, as AMBITION; and yet, methinks, ambition is not a vice but in a… — Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke
The mechanism that directs government cannot be virtuous, because it is impossible to thwart every crime, to protect oneself from every criminal without being criminal… — Marquis de Sade
The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy the gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people; then shall we both… — Samuel Adams
Could I be assured that America would remain virtuous, I would venture to defy the utmost Efforts of Enemies to subjugate her. — Samuel Adams
I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or… — Benjamin Franklin
Americans rouse - be unanimous, be virtuous, be firm, exert your courage, trust in Heaven, and nobly defy the enemies both of God and man! — Alexander Hamilton
Now, mark my words. So long as we are a young and virtuous people, this instument will bind us together in mutual interests, mutual welfare,… — Alexander Hamilton
It is the business of a virtuous clergy to censure vice in every appearance of it. — Patrick Henry
If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good. — James Boswell
Le Chiffre was serving a wonderful purpose, a really vital purpose, perhaps the best and highest purpose of all. By his evil existence, which I… — Ian Fleming
Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people . — Jefferson Davis
Advice, as it always gives a temporary appearance of superiority, can never be very grateful, even when it is most necessary or most judicious. But… — Samuel Johnson
Greed for enlightenment and immortality is no different than greed for material wealth. It is self-centered and dualistic, and thus an obstacle to true attainment.… — Laozi
When men are about to commit, or sanction the commission of some injustice, it is not uncommon for them to express pity for the object… — Charles Dickens
I will point ye out the right path of a virtuous and noble Education; laborious indeed at first ascent, but else so smooth, so green,… — John Milton
The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy. — Samuel Johnson
There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous, he is free from anxiety; being wise, he is free from perplexity; being brave, he… — Confucius

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