Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel. George Chapman English Poet More George Chapman Quotes 0
Because of the diverse conditions of humans, it happens that some acts are virtuous to some people, as appropriate and suitable to them, while the same acts are immoral for others, as inappropriate to them. Thomas Aquinas Italian Theologian More Thomas Aquinas Quotes 0
What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 0
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire. Confucius Chinese Philosopher More Confucius Quotes 0
If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good. James Boswell Scottish Lawyer More James Boswell Quotes 0
The sage belongs to the same obsolete repertory as the virtuous maiden and the enlightened monarch. Mason Cooley American Writer More Mason Cooley Quotes 0
The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. Denis Diderot French Editor More Denis Diderot Quotes 0
As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no. John Donne British Poet More John Donne Quotes 0
The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. Frederick Douglass American Author More Frederick Douglass Quotes 0
There never was a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous. Benjamin Franklin American Politician More Benjamin Franklin Quotes 0
I do not know if she was virtuous, but she was ugly, and with a woman that is half the battle. Heinrich Heine German Poet More Heinrich Heine Quotes 0
Most people are awaiting Virtual Reality; I'm awaiting virtuous reality. Eli Khamarov More Eli Khamarov Quotes 0
What innocence, may I ask, is being played here when it is known that this virtuous damsel has already got a dozen illegitimate children? Nikita Khrushchev Russian Statesman More Nikita Khrushchev Quotes 0
One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous. Aldous Huxley English Novelist More Aldous Huxley Quotes 0
People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions. Martin Luther German Leader More Martin Luther Quotes 0
But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible. Jose Marti Activist More Jose Marti Quotes 0
The vicious circle has been shattered. Canadians now enjoy the benefits of the virtuous circle. Paul Martin Canadian Politician More Paul Martin Quotes 0
The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so. Plato Greek Philosopher More Plato Quotes 0
Tutors who make youth learned do not always make them virtuous. Samuel Richardson English Novelist More Samuel Richardson Quotes 0
All art is a struggle to be, in a particular sort of way, virtuous. Iris Murdoch Irish Author More Iris Murdoch Quotes 0
The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld French Writer More Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes 0
There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade. Francois de La Rochefoucauld French Writer More Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes 0
There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade. Francois de La Rochefoucauld French Writer More Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes 0