To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Virtue is something you have to get good at, like playing the trombone or tolerating bores at parties. Being a virtuous human being takes practice; and those who are brilliant at being human (what Christians call the saints) are the virtuosi of the moral sphere - the Pavarottis and Maradonas of virtue.
Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.
Virtue is harmony.
Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself.
The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.
Virtue is an inner strength. It expands your nature.
To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.
All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.
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