Virtue Quotes
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Cervantes
Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good. -- Cervantes
Cicero
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason. -- Cicero
Confucius
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. -- Confucius
Confucius
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. -- Confucius
Confucius
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. -- Confucius
Le Bon, Gustave
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire. -- Gustave Le Bon
Nagarjuna
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.
Paine, Thomas
When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
Porter, Jane
The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast. -- Jane Porter
Shaw, George Bernard
The love of economy is the root of all virtue. -- George Bernard Shaw