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These things, I think, Plato having learned from the prophets regarding the Holy Ghost, he has manifestly transferred to what he calls virtue.
ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus 1819-1893 2001
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The physician strains towards good as an artist towards beauty, each impelled by that grand sentiment which we call virtue.
The Celibates Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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The nature of man considered in his public or social capacity leads him to right behaviour in society, to that course of life which we call virtue.
Human Nature and Other Sermons Joseph Butler 1722
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I'm not such a bad woman, but I never before I knew her knew the meaning of the word virtue.
One of Our Conquerors — Complete George Meredith 1868
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I'm not such a bad woman, but I never before I knew her knew the meaning of the word virtue.
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 4 George Meredith 1868
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I'm not such a bad woman, but I never before I knew her knew the meaning of the word virtue.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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"What the weak in mind class with crime, the strong term virtue."
The Canadian Brothers, or the Prophecy Fulfilled a Tale of the Late American War — Volume 2 John Richardson 1824
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"What the weak in mind class with crime, the strong term virtue."
The Canadian Brothers, or the Prophecy Fulfilled a Tale of the Late American War — Complete John Richardson 1824
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So harlots have adornment, and their clothes are often more than usually expensive and splendid; but the adornment of the soul is with those only who live in virtue.
Jesus Christ 2009
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So harlots have adornment, and their clothes are often more than usually expensive and splendid; but the adornment of the soul is with those only who live in virtue.
Saints 2009
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