Patron of Virtue

“There are nine hundred and ninety-nine patrons of virtue to one virtuous man.”
--Henry David Thoreau

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Tyrant Fears

“The tyrant fears his own people. He encourages vice, weakness and effeminacy, because if a strong and virtuous citizenry take over, his days are numbered.”
--Aristotle

Free and Fair Judiciary

“All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary.”
--Andrew Jackson

Virtuous People

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”
--Benjamin Franklin

Life's Journey

“On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.”
--Buddha

Worship Virtue

“For every virtuous man, there are ten thousand worshipers of virtue.”
--Jeffrey Fry