morality Quotes

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.

The line between lawful and unlawful abortion will be marked by the fact of having sensation and being alive.

Youth should be kept strangers to all that is bad, and especially to things which suggest vice or hate. When the five years have passed away, during the two following years they must look on at the pursuits which they... ...

Virtue means doing the right thing, in relation to the right person, at the right time, to the right extent, in the right manner, and for the right purpose. Thus, to give money away is quite a simple task, but... ...