This page reflects on virtue — the quiet strength that shines from goodness, humility, and courage. As Confucius taught, “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man things of comfort.” 🌸

“Gather the five virtues — Dignity, Confidence, Courage, Compassion, and Faith — and you are whole.” ~ Kofi Annan

“Virtue is but a reflection of good intent.” ~ Magnus Ridolf

“Those who are firm, enduring, simple, and unpretentious are nearest to virtue.” ~ Confucius

“Is the reward of excellence aught save excellence?” ~ Qur'an

“All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.” ~ Aristotle

“All the devils respect virtue.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Recommend virtue to your children; it alone, not money, will make them happy.” ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

“I find that the best virtue I have has in it some tincture of vice.” ~ Michel de Montaigne

“Nature does not bestow virtue; to be good is an art.” ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca

“First secure an independent income, then practice virtue.” ~ Greek Proverb

“There is no vice so simple but assumes some mark of virtue on his outward parts.” ~ William Shakespeare

“Strength in the pursuit of peace is no vice; isolation in the pursuit of security is no virtue.” ~ George H. W. Bush

“Virtue debases itself in justifying itself.” ~ Voltaire

“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” ~ George Washington

“The virtuous man delights in this world and the next, rejoicing in the purity of his own work.” ~ Buddha

“To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love are the two greatest proofs of goodness of heart and strength of mind.” ~ William Hazlitt

“Virtue is its own reward. There’s a pleasure in doing good which sufficiently pays itself.” ~ John Vanbrugh, Relapse