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Definition of Virtuous
Virtuous

Possessing or exhibiting virtue.

Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave.

Having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent.

Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action.

Chaste; pure; -- applied especially to women.

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Virtuous Quotations

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.
Buddha

It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce it as certain that there was never a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.
Benjamin Franklin

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There never was a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.
Benjamin Franklin

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Virtuous Translations

virtuous in French is vertueux
virtuous in German is tugendhaft, tugendhaften
virtuous in Italian is virtuoso
virtuous in Spanish is virtuoso
virtuous in Swedish is dygdig, kraftig

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