Virtue

Virtue

Virtue (Latin: virtus, Ancient Greek: ἀρετή "arete") is moral excellence. A virtue is a positive trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Personal virtues are characteristics valued as promoting collective and individual greatness. The opposite of virtue is vice.

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Famous quotes containing the word virtue:

    “There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “virtue lies therein,
    A secret virtue bringing peace and mirth
    By flight of sin.”
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)

    “He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.”
    —Francis Bacon (1561–1626)