If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.
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If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
Permalink to quote #57 Is virtue remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! Virtue is at hand.
Permalink to quote #59 I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.
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