natural virtues
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Some Renaissance thinkers praised the Indians as innocent “noble savages” whose natural virtues mocked the vices of civilized Christians, though exaggerated accounts of Indian innocence were as unrealistic as contrasting reports of Indian savagery.
From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018
She began the catalogue of her natural virtues.
From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton
In fact, natural virtues had suddenly waxed luxuriant, and supernatural virtues were despised.
From Lord of the World by Benson, Robert Hugh
Although we maintain that such natural union with God is not enough for man, yet we insist that the part the natural virtues play in man's sanctification be recognized.
From Life of Father Hecker by Elliott, Walter
As the girl grew up in her father's house, her natural virtues grew too: beauty, charm, and modesty.
From Twenty-Two Goblins by Ryder, Arthur William
