That for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice- almighty gold
Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered t'will be virtue
Let them call it mischief; when it is past and prospered, it will be virtue.
Minds that are great and free, should not on fortune pause: 'Tis crown enough to virtue still, her own applause.
There is no bounty to be showed to such As have real goodness: Bounty is A spice of virtue; and what virtuous act Can take effect on them that have no power Of equal habitude to apprehend it?
He that would have his virtue published, is not the servant of virtue, but glory.