natural virtues
Britishplural noun
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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
I mean no natural virtue, because all the natural virtues existed and had been practiced by hundreds and thousands of millions before Christ was born.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Robert Green Ingersoll
As the girl grew up in her father's house, her natural virtues grew too: beauty, charm, and modesty.
From Twenty-Two Goblins by Arthur William Ryder
Even Dr. Argure, and he is fearfully sound on the doctrine of total depravity, admits that there are some good traits about him, "natural virtues" he is careful to explain, not "saving graces."
From Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish. by Lyman Abbott
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
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