Quotes about Virtue

Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue. Be what thou seemest; live thy creed; Hold up to earth the torch divine; Be what thou prayest to be made; Let the great Master's steps be thine.

Integrity has rewards that are more valuable than how many days we spend on earth.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

The object of the superior man is truth.

He whose wisdom brings him into power, needs Goodness to secure that power. Else, though he get it, he will certainly lose it.

I for my part have never yet seen one who really cared for Goodness, nor one who really abhorred wickedness. One who really cared for Goodness would never let any other consideration come first. One who abhorred wickedness would be so constantly doing Good that wickedness would never have a chance to get at him.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

You are there to rule, not to slay. If you desire what is good, the people will at once be good. The essence of the gentleman is that of wind; the essence of small people is that of grass. And when a wind passes over the grass, it cannot choose but bend.