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virtue is often the result of insufficient temptation

 

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Virtue

Noun:

1. Moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.

Example sentence: He was known for his virtue and always did what was right.


Noun:

2. A particular moral quality or characteristic.

Example sentence: Honesty is considered a virtue in most cultures.


Noun:

3. Chastity, especially in women.

Example sentence: She was praised for her virtue and modesty.


Noun:

4. An advantage or benefit.

Example sentence: Patience is a virtue when dealing with difficult clients.


Noun:

5. Rare excellence; nobility.

Example sentence: His virtuous acts earned him the reputation of a true hero.


Adjective:

1. Possessing or characterized by virtue.

Example sentence: She showed a virtue behavior by always helping others.


Adjective:

2. Pure; chaste.

Example sentence: The princess was renowned for her virtue and innocence.


Idiom:

1. Virtue is often the result of insufficient temptation: Being virtuous is easier when there are not many temptations or opportunities to behave otherwise.

Example sentence: The monk believed that virtue is often the result of insufficient temptation, so he isolated himself from the worldly pleasures.


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