Virtuous Quotations

There is a lust in man no charm can tame: Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame: On eagles wings immortal scandals fly, while virtuous actions are born and die.

The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.

As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no.

Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.

Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards.

Companies that grow create wealth. This, in turn, allows people to have jobs that create more growth and more wealth. It's a virtuous cycle.

A duty is to be chosen from what is virtuous, and from what is useful, and also from the comparison of the two, one with the other; but nothing is recognized by Christians as virtuous or useful which is not helpful to the future life.

It takes about four days of virtuous living to create a little weight loss. That also happens to be the time required to get used to eating less. In other words, if you can get past day three of a fitness regimen, things improve.

Tutors who make youth learned do not always make them virtuous.

The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.

Belief fails when it works not well indeed but is idle as a sleeping man... Each virtuous deed is strong when it is grounded upon the solidity of belief.

Nothing is more unpleasant than a virtuous person with a mean mind.

The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so.

There is no freedom without groceries. There are no groceries without freedom. What people call 'capitalism' and 'socialism' are actually one and inseparable. It's a virtuous circle.

To be a clergyman, and all that is compassionate and virtuous, ought to be the same thing.

Be virtuous in thought and in deed. God has planted in you, for a purpose, a divine urge which may be easily subverted to evil and destructive ends.

The most virtuous women have something within them, something that is never chaste.

I suggest Substituting Inedible Nurturance, or SIN. Don't replace overeating with virtuous work or exercise; instead, make a list of things you love, from watching TV to hanging out with favorite people.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

The person who is basically evil by nature will always be averse to virtuous deeds. He is always engaged in bad karma.

Unity can only come when there is better co-ordination and mutual understanding in the society; when there is no friction of thoughts and clash of ideologies. We should therefore follow the ideals established by the scholars and engage ourselves in virtuous deeds.

The most despicable humans are the ones who always feel virtuous and look down on the rest of the world.

And rest, that strengthens unto virtuous deeds, Is one with Prayer.

He who is virtuous is wise; and he who is wise is good; and he who is good is happy.

The best thing about liver is how virtuous it makes you feel after you've eaten some.

Temptations make one very censorious. If you are virtuous you condemn the wicked and if you are wicked, you condemn the virtuous.

Scriptures are invaluable source of knowledge because it is only through their study that the mind is filled with good thoughts. Good thoughts help us in leading a virtuous life.This is the sure way for growth of the mind and also to acquire eternal happiness and peace.

Since that ,time the virtuous censure that ,man who in his folly appoints a woman, whose husband died, to ,bear children ,to another man .

Most people are awaiting Virtual Reality; I'm awaiting virtuous reality.

May we become the lord of virtuous power and strength.

May our mind be inclined towards virtuous deeds, acquiring strength and long-life! May we continue to see the glorious sight of Rising Sun for eternity!

Meet with that True Guru, the true friend, within whose mind the virtuous Lord abides. Meet with that Beloved True Guru, who has subdued egotism from within.

One should eat nutritious food and exercise regularly to have sound health. Virtuous deeds performed with intelligence shall naturally bring good wealth.

One should continue performing such virtuous deeds that increases strength, life-span and sharpens our power of vision.

One who speaks ill of virtuous people is definitely doomed.

Only a sweet and virtuous soul, / Like seasoned timber, never gives; / But though the whole world turn to coal, / Then chiefly lives.

Persons of virtuous deeds, whose deed has come to an end, become free from the delusion of dualities and worship Me with firm resolve.

Base and precious metals remain in a virtuous circle with each appearing to feed off the strength of the others.

Because they've got the employment, the people go there. It's a virtuous circle. It works in the right direction.

Four types of virtuous ones worship or seek Me, O Arjuna. They are: the distressed, the seeker of Self-knowledge, the seeker of wealth, and the wise one who knows the Supreme.

If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.

Have faith in His Grace and lead a virtuous life, a life devoted to the service of the weak; a life spent in the thought about the might and glory of God.

God protects the virtuous ones and fulfill their wishes. He guides us, just like a guardian and prevents us from going astray.

I take it to be from the greatest extremes, both in virtue and in vice, that the uniformly virtuous and reformed in life can derive the greatest and most salutary truths and impressions.

It is a farce to call any being virtuous whose virtues do not result from the exercise of it's own reason.

I think the 'counterculture' believes that there are ways to manage being the world's most powerful country that involve creation of consensus - ruling by virtuous example rather than by force of arms.

Laws don't really restrain people. Ninety-eight percent of people follow a virtuous course with or without laws.

Our actions should be such that we become fearless. This can happen only when we lead a virtuous life and follow a righteous path.

Stay away from evil deeds and indulge in virtuous ones, surrender totally to the will of God. A man, who acts thus, is inevitably blessed with immortality.

Man must saturate his daily life in truthful speech, virtuous acts and holy thoughts.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Men are virtuous because women are; women are virtuous from necessity.

A man always assumes that others are as virtuous as himself

Why don't they knead two virtuous souls for life / Into that moral centaur, man and wife?

The person who treads on the virtuous path attains all kinds of physical powers.

You are strong! You are the provider of joy! Go to the sages and their sons!Live at the place of virtuous souls to become well-cultured !

There is definitely increased disclosure and discussion about the topic these days. Once companies are rewarded by the market for socially responsible investments, a virtuous cycle will kick off.

Those urging the United States to rein in its spending should be equally full-throated in prodding countries with excess savings and trade surpluses to create conditions for growing their domestic demand. If they fail to do so, and the U.S. suddenly becomes virtuous on its own, the global economy would sink into a deep funk.

The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.

O God! may we after being inspired by virtuous qualities tread on the path of righteousness so that we can attain self-development and all round progress.

Stress upon the importance of virtuous living free from any kind of sinful tendencies.

The monks have tried everything and failed; the virtuous have grown weary of singing God's Glories.

And there's a lust in man no charm can tame Of loudly publishing our neighbor's shame; On eagles' wings immortal scandals fly, While virtuous actions are but born and die

An enlightened man naturally engages himself in virtuous deeds.

A virtuous person enjoys happiness, peace and prosperity and is liked by everybody. Such a person is blessed with a long life.

A virtuous character is the lamp which illumines the path to peace and joy.

As one acts and conducts himself, so does he become. The doer of good becomes good. The doer of evil becomes evil. One becomes virtuous by virtuous action, bad by bad action.

Your smiling in your brother's face is charity; and your exhorting man to virtuous deeds is charity; and your prohibiting the forbidden is charity; and your showing men the road, in the land in which they lose it, is charity; and your assisting the b

You should put your utmost efforts . I know that, you are the benefactor of brilliant scholars, who are endowed with virtuous qualities.

Consumer spending has become a credible engine of growth for the Japanese economy. Wages and incomes are increasing, job security is improving. It's a virtuous circle.

Youth should heed the older-wittedWhen they say, don't go too far --Now their sins are all committed,Lord, how virtuous they are!

Everybody should practice simple and virtuous living . They should never seek recourse to manipulative tendencies.

Everybody should practice simple and virtuous living . They should never seek recourse to manipulative tendencies.

The need for prostitution arises from the fact that many men are either unmarried or away from their wives on journeys, that such men are not content to remain continent, and that in a conventionally virtuous community they do not find respectable women.

In the logic of the current negotiations, market access will determine whether there will be a virtuous cycle leading to a positive result, and that depends fundamentally on the European Union.

If one is not virtuous he becomes vicious.

I feel virtuous because my soul is at ease.

It is not always for virtue's sake that women are virtuous.

A woman in love has full intelligence of her power; the more virtuous she is, the more effective her coquetry.

We must confess that at present the rich predominate, but the future will be for the virtuous and ingenious.

There is nothing nicer than playing someone who is cooler, tougher, more virtuous and sexier than yourself and thinking, 'I can be anyone.

Whatever is graceful is virtuous, and whatever is virtuous is graceful.

Many wish not so much to be virtuous, as to seem to be.

We, as Americans, have won the lottery of life and the distinction between us and people living in Kalighat is not that we are smarter, not that we're harder working, not that we're more virtuous - it's that we're luckier.

A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.

For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous.

Society can only be happy and free in proportion as it is virtuous.

O you virtuous owle, The wise Minerva's only fowle.

Recommend to your children to be virtuous, only the virtue can bring us happiness, not the money.

Men dissimulate their dearest, most constant, and most virtuous inclination from weakness and a fear of being condemned.

Ah, this is the constitution," he said. "Now, mark my words. So long as we are a young and virtuous people, this instument will bind us together in mutual interests, mutual welfare, and mutual happiness. But when we become old and corrupt, it will bind no longer.

And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Your presence is a moral poison that would contaminate the most virtuous

All the dark, malevolent Passions of the Soul are roused and exerted; its mild and amiable affections are suppressed; and with them, virtuous Principles are laid prostrate.

You're fortunate when you can afford to be virtuous.

Virtue, as such, naturally procures considerable advantages to the virtuous.

If there is any test that can be applied to movies, it's that the good ones never make you feel virtuous.

Every virtuous man is free.

Will. Honeycomb calls these over-offended ladies the outrageously virtuous.

[M]en will be free no longer then while they remain virtuous.