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Virtue is praised but hated. People run away from it, for it is ice-cold, and in this world you must keep your feet warm.

Denis Diderot

Our virtues and vices couple with one another, and get children that resemble both their parents.

George Savile

Beware the fury of a patient man.

John Dryden

There is no man so good that if he placed all his actions and thoughts under the scrutiny of the laws, he would not deserve hanging ten times in his life.

Michel de Montaigne

I have not been afraid of excess: Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.

W. Somerset Maugham

Artificial manners vanish the moment the natural passions are touched.

Maria Edgeworth

For neither man nor angel can discern hypocrisy, the only evil that walks invisible.

John Milton

If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?

John Churton Collins

Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed.

William Shenstone

To know your ruling passion, examine your castles in the air.

Richard Whately

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Love Quote

One love, one heart, one destiny.

- Bob Marley

Inspirational Quote

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.

- John Lennon

Funny Quote

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.

- Mark Twain

Life Quote

Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together.

- Marilyn Monroe

Relationship Quote

The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

- Alexander Penney

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