Quotes about Virtue

It is among the evils of slavery that it taints the very sources of moral principle. It establishes false estimates of virtue and vice: for what can be more false and heartless than this doctrine which makes the first and holiest rights of humanity to depend upon the color of the skin?

There is a heroism in crime as well as in virtue. Vice and infamy have their altars and their religion.

The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.

Silver and gold are not the only coin; virtue too passes current all over the world.

What most men call their conscience is imaginary virtue switching left or right according to self-interest.

Obedience is a strong virtue, capable of making me master of my emotions by giving me more strength to conquer my pride as I submit to those above me out of respect for their God-given authority and those below me out of love.

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.

There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.

I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.