For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.
The endeavor to understand is the first and only basis of virtue.
True virtue is life under the direction of reason.
In regard to intellect and true virtue, every nation is on a par with the rest, and God has not in these respects chosen one people rather than another.
Blessedness is not the reward of virtue but virtue itself.
Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.
self-preservation is the primary and only foundation of virtue.