cardinal virtue

Example Sentences

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"I heard that forgiveness is a cardinal virtue for Hindus," I said.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2021

Doubt is a cardinal virtue in the sciences, which advance through skeptics’ willingness to question the experts.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2020

Truth was the cardinal virtue of Zoroastrianism, with lying being synonymous with evil.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Variety is its cardinal virtue, seasoned with the element of surprise.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2014

In short, cleanliness is the cardinal virtue of the kitchen; and next to this, economy.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849