Character Quote by John Milton

Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled; Yea even that which mischief meant most harm. Shall in…

— John Milton

Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled.

— John Milton

Virtue is not to be considered in the light of mere innocence, or abstaining from harm; but as the exertion of our faculties in…

— Joseph Butler

Virtue is nothing but an act of loving that which is to be beloved, and that act is prudence, from whence not to be…

— Francis Quarles

Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife.

— Pope Leo I

If misery be the effect of virtue, it ought to be reverenced; if of ill-fortune, to be pitied; and if of vice, not to…

— Samuel Johnson

Virtue is but heroic bravery, to do the thing thought to be true, in spite of all enemies of flesh or spirit, in despite…

— Albert Pike

All virtue lies in individual action, in inward energy, in self determination. There is no moral worth in being swept away by a crowd…

— William Ellery Channing

Virtue is its own punishment.

— Aneurin Bevan

Too much virtue can be criminal.

— Jean Racine

Virtue is despotic; life, reputation, every earthly good, must be surrendered at her voice. The law may seem hard, but it is the guardian…

— Jane Porter

Justice is happiness according to virtue.

— John Rawls