1,046 Quotes About Virtue

The weaknesses of virtue are better than the strengths of vice.

It is better to rule yourself than to rule a thousand worlds.

They shall possess all the virtues I shall dislike but I shall not possess the trait to hate them

If you do good to yourself, the ant knows.If you do good to others, the world knows.If you do good to everyone, the universe knows.

She had the habit of making up virtuous qualities in a man to support her attraction.

Truth has clean feet; it leaves no dirt when it sets foot on your soul.

Socrates said that personal fame counts for nothing if your life isn't itself of virtue, and the same goes for political power. We could certainly demand more virtue from our politicians, starting with a more respectful attitude towards each other as legitimately elected members of parliament, and an inflexible commitment to always telling the truth.

... everyone knows that ice cream is worth the trouble of being cold. Like all things virtuous, you have to suffer to gain the reward.

Cherish truth. Esteem virtue. Prize goodness. Treasure love.