Great Virtues Quotes

An element of exaggeration clings to the popular judgment: great vices are made greater, great virtues greater also; interesting incidents are made more interesting, softer legends more soft.

Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues; capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper.

Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.

One of the great virtues, apart from the pleasure of performing these works, is that it's opened up an entirely new, expansive repertoire of American Jewish music.

Solitude cherishes great virtues and destroys little ones.