Quotes About Virtue

It cannot be a vice in men to be sensible of their strength.

Temperance is reason's girdle and passion's bridle, the strength of the soul and the foundation of virtue.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.

Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.

A legendary horse is praised not for its strength, but for its Integrity.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

Character is higher than intellect... A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.

Who then is free? The wise man who can govern himself.

It is not true that nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts.

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

Integrity is the foundation upon which all other values are built.

I admit I can't shake the idea that there is virtue in suffering, that there is a sort of psychic economy, whereby if you embrace success, happiness and comfort, these things have to be paid for.

The best way to avoid envy is to deserve the success you get.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

Success is the best builder of character.

If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel.

Success can corrupt; usefulness can only exalt.

Anyone who seeks success or greatness should first forget about both and seek only the truth. The rest will follow.

Do not seek dishonest gains: dishonest gains are losses.

True success depends more on character than on intellect.

The worst use that can be made of success is to boast of it.