Quotes about Virtue
No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.
— Publilius Syrus
Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
— George Washington
Liberty can no more exist without virtue and independence than the body can live and move without a soul.
— John Adams
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
— CS Lewis
Be humble, or you'll stumble.
— DL Moody
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
— Confucius
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
— Lao Tzu
Happiness does not consist in pastimes and amusements but in virtuous activities.
— Aristotle
The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.
— John of the Cross
Friendship was given by nature to be an assistant to virtue, not a companion in vice.
— Cicero
Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently.
— Thomas Monson
Though wrong gratifies in the moment, good yields its gifts over a lifetime.
— Desmond Tutu