natural virtues
Britishplural noun
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This is not the case with the natural virtues.
From A Treatise of Human Nature by Hume, David
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 Elliott, Walter
The natural philosopher thereon hath his name; and the moral philosopher standeth upon the natural virtues, vices, or passions of man; and follow nature, saith he, therein, and thou shalt not err.
From A Defence of Poesie and Poems by Sidney, Philip, Sir
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 Falckenberg, Richard
She began the catalogue of her natural virtues.
From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton
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