natural virtues
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We need no other explication of that esteem, which attends such of the natural virtues, as have a tendency to the public good.
From A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
Within the fourth and most important class, the social virtues, Hume distinguishes between the natural virtues of humanity and benevolence and the artificial virtues of justice and fidelity.
From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Richard Falckenberg
In fact, natural virtues had suddenly waxed luxuriant, and supernatural virtues were despised.
From Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson
But natural virtues are not habits, but powers.
From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Having laid down in broad terms the fundamental doctrine of the supernatural life, it is proper to say a word of the natural virtues and of their relation to the supernatural.
From Life of Father Hecker by Walter Elliott
