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(esp among the scholastics) those virtues of which man is capable without direct help from God, specifically justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitudeCompare theological virtues

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How to use natural virtues in a sentence

In the deepest midnight of superstition some natural virtues, like stars, have been visible in the heavens.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
Rather, the already existing natural virtues increase and grow perfect along with wisdom.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 1|Plotinos (Plotinus)
The possessor of natural virtues may, with the assistance of wisdom, rise to perfect virtues.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 1|Plotinos (Plotinus)
He may indeed practise some natural virtues, but these virtues are in general only exterior.
Public School Education|Michael Mller

That many of the natural virtues have this tendency to the good of society, no one can doubt of.
A Treatise of Human Nature|David Hume