One virtue is established and hundreds of virtues follow it. ——Song Dynasty scholar Yang Shi's famous sayings about virtue

Diligence is the foundation of virtue. ——Scottish writer and historian Thomas Carlyle

Art is the treasure house of virtue. ——French writer Balzac

Being virtuous and healthy is the pursuit of perfection. ——"Shang Shu" "Shang Shu"

Only virtue can move the heavens and reach no farther. ——"Shang Shu" "Shang Shu"

Millet and millet are not sweet, but virtue is sweet. ——Zuo Qiuming, a blind historian in the Spring and Autumn Period, "Zuo Zhuan" Quotations on Virtue

Those who establish virtue are the origin of their words. - Calligraphers, painters, and writers in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties Returning to the Village

There are not many osmanthus plants, but planting virtue is like planting trees. ——Hong Mengyan, a poet of the Song Dynasty

There is no sooner or later in learning Taoism, and there is no sequence in advancing virtue. ——Ming Dynasty scholar Wang Da

Virtue and good deeds are the only undefeated investment. ——19th century American writer and philosopher Thoreau's famous sayings about virtue

The power of virtue is ten times the strength of the body. ——Napoleon, a modern French bourgeois military strategist and politician

His reputation is based on his colleagues, and his virtue is based on his ambition. ——Fan Ye, historian of the Southern Dynasty and Song Dynasty

Treat the best virtues during your lifetime and leave your love behind you. ——Wu Jing, historian of the Tang Dynasty

Tall trees are where birds stay, and virtuous people flock to them. ——Liu Xiang, a Confucian scholar and litterateur of the Western Han Dynasty

He was a man of virtue and righteousness throughout his life, so why would he bother to erect a monument after his death? ——Poet Xu Wei of the Tang Dynasty Quotations on Virtue

The state should employ virtue first and talent last. ——Kangxi, the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty

Virtue is realized by actions, not by words. ——Czech educator Comenius, "On the Great Teaching"

It is the virtue of a prosperous king to be rich in profit during life and leave behind teachings in death. ——Also known as Yan Zi, a statesman and thinker in the Spring and Autumn Period Yan Ying

What a virtue! Thou art the sublime science of simple souls. ——French Enlightenment thinker, philosopher, educator, and writer Rousseau's famous sayings about virtue

Those who have generosity do not care about their shortcomings, and those who have great virtue do not care about their shortcomings. ——Fan Ye, historian of the Southern Song Dynasty

Among the various qualities of a person, virtue is the first. ——British philosopher Locke

The source of water will not freeze even if it is cold; a virtuous person will not be choked by poverty. ——Hu Hong, a writer in the Song Dynasty

When it comes to establishing oneself, the only thing that matters most is virtue. Why bother talking about wealth? ——Historian Wu Jing of the Tang Dynasty

As his reputation fades, his virtue grows; as his body retreats, his way advances. ——Sui Dynasty scholar Wang Tong Virtue Quotes

A prudent person is good for himself, and a virtuous person is good for others. ——French thinker, writer, and philosopher Voltaire

Those who are honest and chaste are virtuous; those who are free and follow others are filthy. ——Wei Zheng, a politician in the Tang Dynasty

When you are happy, never lose the virtues that make you happy. ——French writer Mauroa

One should be zealously committed to acting morally rather than talking about morality. ——Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus "Moral Thought" Famous quotes on virtue

Accumulating virtue and doing good often lead to a bad death, while killing people and setting fires can lead to promotion and wealth. ——Mo Yan, 2012 Nobel Prize winner in literature, writer "Red Sorghum Family·Sorghum Wine"

For people with high moral character, the more their virtue increases, the less likely they will be envied by others. ——British Renaissance writer and philosopher Bacon

Sound judgment on factual issues is the true foundation of all virtues. ——Czech educator Comenius

The highest and final purpose of teaching is contained in this concept-virtue. ——Modern German psychologist and educator Herbart

Money is an important part of life's virtues. Although it is absolutely indispensable, it is still enough to hinder progress. ——British Renaissance writer and philosopher Francis Bacon Quotations on Virtue

If you are simple and calm, then worries and troubles will not affect you, and evil spirits will not attack you. Therefore, your virtue will be complete and your spirit will not be compromised. ——Zhuang Zhou, philosopher of the Warring States Period Zhuangzi

People must be upright, because it contains the secret of eloquence and virtue, and has moral influence. ——Amiel

If one does not cultivate one's body, one's virtue will not be established. If one's virtue is not established, there will be very few people who can transform it into their own family, let alone in the world.

——Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history