morality Quotes

As often as we do good, we offer sacrifices to God.

We have next to consider the formal definition of virtue.

No notice is taken of a little evil, but when it increases it strikes the eye.

As to adultery, let it be held disgraceful, in general, for any man or woman to be found in any way unfaithful when they are married, and called husband and wife. If during the time of bearing children anything of... ...

Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses and avoids.

To know what virtue is is not enough; we must endeavor to possess and to practice it, or in some other manner actually ourselves to become good.

No one who desires to become good will become good unless he does good things.

Most people are naturally more influenced by fear than by respect, and they avoid evil more because of the punishment it brings than because it's wrong.

The main goal of a statesman is to create a certain moral character in their citizens, specifically a tendency towards virtue and performing good actions.

Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.