Quotes about Virtue

Self-righteousness is the inevitable fruit of simple moral judgments.

Goodness, armed with power, is corrupted; and pure love without power is destroyed.

Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life.

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Good ends will not justify evil actions. What

Trusting in God is not a passive dependency, a handing over of responsibility: "Okay, God, you can do it." Faith in God is primarily an active virtue. Faith does not necessarily mean an expectation that God will intervene. Faith is an end in itself. Faith is an active empowering of the other to be everything he or she can be for you.

Humility is not putting yourself down or denying your strengths; rather, it is being honest about your weaknesses. The more honest you are, the more of God's grace you get.

While you live, while it is in your power, be good.

There is explosive power in virtue.

Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.

It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life.

A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill requires only our silence, which costs us nothing.