#virtues

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. ↗

— Abraham Lincoln

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Even a pacifist should admire the military virtues. ↗

— John Keegan

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Virtues are acquired through endeavor, which rests wholly upon yourself. ↗

— Sidney Lanier

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We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us. ↗

— Francis John McConnell

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So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts. ↗

— Nagarjuna

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Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man. ↗

— Satchel Paige

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Solitude cherishes great virtues and destroys little ones. ↗

— Sydney Smith

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Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more. ↗

— Nikola Tesla

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for PEOPLE to rule themselves in a REPUBLIC , they must have virtue;for a TYRANT to rule in a TYRANNY ,he must use FEAR. ↗

— William J Federer

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They will envy you for your success, your wealth, for your intelligence, for your looks, for your status - but rarely for your wisdom. ↗

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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