Quotes by Thomas Paine about Virtue

4 quotes by Thomas Paine about virtue

Thomas Paine English writer

A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be....

A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice.

Quote by Thomas Paine about virtue

Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation...

Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice.

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Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly...

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.

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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember...

When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

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