One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist.

Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.

Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist. Victor Hugo -Diogenes Laertius.

Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.

Men of authority and influence may promote good morals. Let them in their several stations encourage virtue . . . let them favor and take part in any plans which may be formed for the advancement of morality.