Virtuous

Famous quotes containing the word virtuous:

“The English Writers of Tragedy are possessed with a Notion, that when they represent a virtuous or innocent Person in Distress, they ought not to leave him till they have delivered him out of his Troubles, or made him triumph over his Enemies.”
—Joseph Addison (1672–1719)

“There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

“Dost thou think because thou art virtuous there shall be no more cakes and ale?”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)