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3501 2, 142 | Whether shamefacedness is a virtue?~(2) What is its object?~(
3502 2, 142 | Whether shamefacedness is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3503 2, 142 | that shamefacedness is a virtue. For it is proper to a ~
3504 2, 142 | For it is proper to a ~virtue "to observe the mean as
3505 2, 142 | from the ~definition of virtue given in Ethic. ii, 6. Now
3506 2, 142 | Therefore shamefacedness is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3507 2, 142 | praiseworthy is either a virtue or something ~connected
3508 2, 142 | something ~connected with virtue. Now shamefacedness is praiseworthy.
3509 2, 142 | But it is not ~part of a virtue. For it is not a part of
3510 2, 142 | that shamefacedness is ~a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3511 2, 142 | Therefore shamefacedness is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3512 2, 142 | every vice is opposed to a virtue. Now certain vices are ~
3513 2, 142 | Therefore shamefacedness is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3514 2, 142 | praiseworthy deeds is a virtue, ~according to the Philosopher (
3515 2, 142 | Therefore shamefacedness is ~a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3516 2, 142 | shamefacedness is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3517 2, 142 | Para. 1/2~I answer that, Virtue is taken in two ways, in
3518 2, 142 | broad sense. Taken strictly virtue is a perfection, as stated
3519 2, 142 | falls short of the notion of virtue. Now ~shamefacedness is
3520 2, 142 | properly ~speaking, is not a virtue, since it falls short of
3521 2, 142 | short of the perfection of ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3522 2, 142 | however, in a broad sense virtue denotes whatever is good
3523 2, 142 | shamefacedness ~is sometimes called a virtue, since it is a praiseworthy
3524 2, 142 | sufficient for the notion of ~virtue, although it is one of the
3525 2, 142 | the conditions included in virtue's ~definition: but it is
3526 2, 142 | short ~of the notion of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[144] A[
3527 2, 142 | temperance than to any other virtue, by reason of its ~motive
3528 2, 142 | sufficient for the notion of virtue. Consequently it does not
3529 2, 142 | directly opposed to vice is a virtue, although every vice is ~
3530 2, 142 | every vice is ~opposed to a virtue, as regards its origin.
3531 2, 142 | the habit of an acquired ~virtue whereby one avoids disgraceful
3532 2, 142 | consequence of this acquired virtue, a man would be more ~ashamed,
3533 2, 142 | vice, as ~honor is due to virtue, it follows that shamefacedness
3534 2, 142 | is subject on ~account of virtue, because he does not deserve
3535 2, 142 | owing to imperfection of virtue that a man ~is sometimes
3536 2, 142 | he suffers on account of ~virtue, since the more virtuous
3537 2, 142 | not really ~due save to virtue alone, yet it regards a
3538 2, 142 | excellence which is ~according to virtue, so too reproach, the fear
3539 2, 143 | Whether honesty is the same as virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3540 2, 143 | honesty is not the same as virtue. For Tully ~says (De Invent.
3541 2, 143 | for ~its own sake." Now virtue is desired, not for its
3542 2, 143 | the reward and the end of virtue." Therefore honesty is not
3543 2, 143 | honesty is not the same ~as virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3544 2, 143 | due to many things besides virtue, since ~"it is praise that
3545 2, 143 | that is the proper due of virtue" (Ethic. i, 12). Therefore ~
3546 2, 143 | honesty is not the same as virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3547 2, 143 | the "principal part of virtue is the interior choice,"
3548 2, 143 | honesty is not the same as virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3549 2, 143 | Vulgate has 'honestas']. But virtue ~does not consist in external
3550 2, 143 | honesty is not the same as ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3551 2, 143 | principal virtues, into which virtue is also divided. ~Therefore
3552 2, 143 | Therefore honesty is the same as virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3553 2, 143 | chiefly according to ~his virtue, as stated in Phys. vii,
3554 2, 143 | refers to the same thing as virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[145] A[
3555 2, 143 | their own worth, such as virtue, truth, ~knowledge." And
3556 2, 143 | which are honored besides virtue are ~more excellent than
3557 2, 143 | are ~more excellent than virtue, namely God and happiness,
3558 2, 143 | known to us by experience as virtue which we ~practice day by
3559 2, 143 | practice day by day. Hence virtue has a greater claim to the
3560 2, 143 | things which are beneath virtue are honored, in so far as ~
3561 2, 143 | help to the practice of virtue, such as rank, power, and ~
3562 2, 143 | man is good in respect of virtue. ~Wherefore praise is due
3563 2, 143 | Wherefore praise is due to virtue in so far as the latter
3564 2, 143 | else, while honor is due to virtue for its own ~sake: and it
3565 2, 143 | sake: and it is thus that virtue has the character of honesty.~
3566 2, 143 | honesty is the same as virtue, as stated above (A[1]). ~
3567 2, 143 | certain beauty is contrary to virtue, wherefore it is written ~(
3568 2, 143 | A[1]) to be the same as virtue; and it is virtue ~that
3569 2, 143 | same as virtue; and it is virtue ~that moderates according
3570 2, 143 | this with regard to acts of virtue (Ethic. i, 8). Yet not all
3571 2, 143 | perfects his nature. Even virtue itself, which ~is essentially
3572 2, 143 | part, nor as an annexed virtue, but as an ~integral part
3573 2, 144 | Whether abstinence is a virtue?~(2) Whether it is a special
3574 2, 144 | Whether it is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3575 2, 144 | Whether abstinence is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3576 2, 144 | that abstinence is not a virtue. For the Apostle says (1 ~
3577 2, 144 | Therefore abstinence is ~not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3578 2, 144 | Now it belongs not to virtue, but to the medical art
3579 2, 144 | abstinence, is an act not of virtue but of art.~Aquin.: SMT
3580 2, 144 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, every virtue "observes the mean," as
3581 2, 144 | Therefore abstinence is not a ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3582 2, 144 | 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, no virtue excludes another virtue.
3583 2, 144 | virtue excludes another virtue. But abstinence ~excludes
3584 2, 144 | Therefore abstinence is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3585 2, 144 | Join with your faith ~virtue, and with virtue knowledge,
3586 2, 144 | faith ~virtue, and with virtue knowledge, and with knowledge
3587 2, 144 | Therefore abstinence is a ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3588 2, 144 | it signifies neither a ~virtue nor a virtuous act, but
3589 2, 144 | no difference whatever to virtue what or how much food ~a
3590 2, 144 | abstinence is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3591 2, 144 | abstinence is not a special virtue. For every ~virtue is praiseworthy
3592 2, 144 | special virtue. For every ~virtue is praiseworthy by itself.
3593 2, 144 | Pastor. iii, 19) that "the virtue of abstinence ~is praised
3594 2, 144 | abstinence ~is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3595 2, 144 | abstinence is not a special ~virtue distinct from chastity.~
3596 2, 144 | Now there is no special virtue in being content with moderate ~
3597 2, 144 | 1]; Q[141], A[3]) moral virtue ~maintains the good of reason
3598 2, 144 | there is need of a special virtue. Now pleasures of the table
3599 2, 144 | abstinence is a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[146] A[
3600 2, 144 | 65], A[1]). Wherefore one virtue receives help and ~commendation
3601 2, 144 | Accordingly in this ~way the virtue of abstinence receives commendation
3602 2, 144 | prevented from being a special virtue through being a ~help to
3603 2, 144 | help to chastity, since one virtue helps another.~Aquin.: SMT
3604 2, 144 | necessary to have a special virtue ~for the moderation of food
3605 2, 145 | Whether fasting is an act of virtue?~(2) Of what virtue is it
3606 2, 145 | act of virtue?~(2) Of what virtue is it the act?~(3) Whether
3607 2, 145 | Whether fasting is an act of virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
3608 2, 145 | fasting is not an act of virtue. For every act ~of virtue
3609 2, 145 | virtue. For every act ~of virtue is acceptable to God. But
3610 2, 145 | fasting is not an act of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
3611 2, 145 | OBJ 2: Further, no act of virtue forsakes the mean of virtue.
3612 2, 145 | virtue forsakes the mean of virtue. Now ~fasting forsakes the
3613 2, 145 | fasting forsakes the mean of virtue, which in the virtue of
3614 2, 145 | of virtue, which in the virtue of abstinence ~takes account
3615 2, 145 | fast ~would not have the virtue of abstinence. Therefore
3616 2, 145 | fasting is not an act ~of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
3617 2, 145 | evil, is ~not an act of virtue. Now such is fasting, since
3618 2, 145 | fasting is not an act of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
3619 2, 145 | Reply OBJ 2: The mean of virtue is measured not according
3620 2, 145 | Now ~this belongs to every virtue. Therefore fasting is not
3621 2, 145 | particular matter belongs to the virtue that ~appoints the mean
3622 2, 145 | prevents the act of one virtue belonging to another ~virtue,
3623 2, 145 | virtue belonging to another ~virtue, in so far as it is directed
3624 2, 145 | directed to the end of that virtue, as ~explained above (Q[
3625 2, 145 | chastity, or ~of any other virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[147] A[
3626 2, 145 | to fortitude as a special virtue, to endure, not ~any kind
3627 2, 145 | fasting is an act of the virtue of ~abstinence, which observes
3628 2, 145 | fasting is an act of the virtue of abstinence, as stated ~
3629 2, 145 | Now the mean of moral virtue does not apply in the same
3630 2, 146 | wherein the good of moral virtue consists: ~and a thing is
3631 2, 146 | through being contrary to virtue. ~Wherefore it is evident
3632 2, 146 | vegetal soul. In these powers virtue ~and vice are impossible,
3633 2, 146 | belly is unrestrained, all virtue ~comes to naught." But virtue
3634 2, 146 | virtue ~comes to naught." But virtue is not done away save by
3635 2, 146 | Gluttony is said to bring virtue to naught, not so much on ~
3636 2, 146 | man forsaking the food of virtue on ~account of something
3637 2, 147 | Whether it is a special virtue?~(3) Whether the use of
3638 2, 147 | 1~I answer that, When a virtue is denominated from some
3639 2, 147 | satisfy that condition of ~virtue: thus fortitude is about
3640 2, 147 | sobriety is by itself a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[149] A[
3641 2, 147 | not by itself a special virtue. ~For abstinence is concerned
3642 2, 147 | Now there is no ~special virtue about meat. Therefore neither
3643 2, 147 | about ~drink, a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[149] A[
3644 2, 147 | drink, is not a. special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[149] A[
3645 2, 147 | sobriety is by itself a special virtue, seemingly ~there will be
3646 2, 147 | there will be a special virtue corresponding to each different
3647 2, 147 | sobriety is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[149] A[
3648 2, 147 | it belongs to moral ~virtue to safeguard the good of
3649 2, 147 | must needs be a special virtue to remove it. Now intoxicating
3650 2, 147 | hindrance to ~reason a special virtue, which is sobriety, is requisite.~
3651 2, 147 | wherefore it ~requires a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[149] A[
3652 2, 147 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The virtue of abstinence is about meat
3653 2, 147 | follow that special kinds of virtue correspond to different
3654 2, 147 | accidental relation to virtue. Hence this difference does
3655 2, 147 | call for a ~difference of virtue. The same applies to the
3656 2, 147 | to forsake the ~good of virtue, as likewise to scandalize
3657 2, 147 | Para. 1/2~I answer that, Virtue includes relationship to
3658 2, 147 | Accordingly a particular virtue is more requisite in certain
3659 2, 147 | need to be restrained by virtue, and to the vices which
3660 2, 147 | vices which are removed ~by virtue. In this respect, sobriety
3661 2, 148 | evil, whereas the goods of virtue, which are taken away by ~
3662 2, 149 | consider chastity: (1) The virtue itself of chastity: (2) ~
3663 2, 149 | 1) Whether chastity is a virtue?~(2) Whether it is a general
3664 2, 149 | Whether it is a general virtue?~(3) Whether it is a virtue
3665 2, 149 | virtue?~(3) Whether it is a virtue distinct from abstinence?~(
3666 2, 149 | 1~Whether chastity is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3667 2, 149 | seem that chastity is not a virtue. For here we are ~treating
3668 2, 149 | Therefore chastity ~is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3669 2, 149 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, virtue is "a voluntary habit,"
3670 2, 149 | that ~chastity is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3671 2, 149 | 3: Further, there is no virtue in unbelievers. Yet some
3672 2, 149 | Therefore chastity is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3673 2, 149 | Therefore chastity is not a ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3674 2, 149 | shouldst excel thy wife in virtue, since ~chastity is a virtue,
3675 2, 149 | virtue, since ~chastity is a virtue, thou yieldest to the first
3676 2, 149 | Now the essence of human virtue ~consists in being something
3677 2, 149 | evident that chastity is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3678 2, 149 | in the mind there is a virtue which is the ~companion
3679 2, 149 | impossible to have any true virtue unless one be truly just;
3680 2, 149 | chastity, nor any other virtue, ~because, to wit, they
3681 2, 149 | Reply OBJ 4: Chastity is a virtue in so far as it works in
3682 2, 149 | Whether chastity is a general virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3683 2, 149 | that chastity is a general virtue. For Augustine ~says (De
3684 2, 149 | But this belongs to every virtue. Therefore chastity is a ~
3685 2, 149 | Therefore chastity is a ~general virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3686 2, 149 | Since, then, every moral virtue curbs some movement of the ~
3687 2, 149 | it seems that every moral virtue is chastity.~Aquin.: SMT
3688 2, 149 | Therefore chastity is a general ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[151] A[
3689 2, 149 | and thus it is a special virtue having a special matter,
3690 2, 149 | this sense, it is a general virtue, ~because every virtue withdraws
3691 2, 149 | general virtue, ~because every virtue withdraws the human mind
3692 2, 149 | Whether chastity is a distinct virtue from abstinence?~Aquin.:
3693 2, 149 | chastity is not a distinct virtue from ~abstinence. Because
3694 2, 149 | generically the same, one virtue ~suffices. Now it would
3695 2, 149 | chastity is not a distinct ~virtue from abstinence.~Aquin.:
3696 2, 149 | pleasures, is a ~distinct virtue from abstinence, which is
3697 2, 149 | pleasures there is no ~other virtue comprised under temperance.
3698 2, 149 | nature they ~have a special virtue, although this virtue which
3699 2, 149 | special virtue, although this virtue which is called abstinence ~
3700 2, 149 | i, 18) that "purity is a virtue of the ~soul." Therefore
3701 2, 149 | chastity, but is of ~itself a virtue distinct from chastity.~
3702 2, 149 | directed to chastity, ~not as a virtue distinct therefrom, but
3703 2, 150 | lawful?~(3) Whether it is a virtue?~(4) Of its excellence in
3704 2, 150 | declines from the mean of virtue is apparently ~sinful. Now
3705 2, 150 | declines from the mean of virtue, since it abstains ~from
3706 2, 150 | above. Now the mean of ~virtue is fixed with reference,
3707 2, 150 | 1~Whether virginity is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3708 2, 150 | that virginity is not a virtue. For "no virtue is ~in us
3709 2, 150 | is not a virtue. For "no virtue is ~in us by nature," as
3710 2, 150 | Therefore virginity ~is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3711 2, 150 | Further, whoever has one virtue has all virtues, as stated
3712 2, 150 | heavenly kingdom without virtue, no one ~could go there
3713 2, 150 | Therefore virginity is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3714 2, 150 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, every virtue is recovered by penance.
3715 2, 150 | seemingly virginity is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3716 2, 150 | 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, no virtue is lost without sin. Yet
3717 2, 150 | Therefore virginity is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3718 2, 150 | But neither of these is a virtue. Therefore virginity is
3719 2, 150 | Therefore virginity is not a ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[152] A[
3720 2, 150 | cast a slight on what is a virtue of high degree."~Aquin.:
3721 2, 150 | there is a special ~kind of virtue: for example, magnificence
3722 2, 150 | for this reason a special virtue distinct from liberality, ~
3723 2, 150 | Wherefore virginity is a special virtue being related ~to chastity
3724 2, 150 | virginity its character of virtue. Hence Augustine says (De
3725 2, 150 | providing the matter of one ~virtue, and not the matter of another
3726 2, 150 | not the matter of another virtue: thus a poor man has the ~
3727 2, 150 | 3 Para. 1/2~Reply OBJ 3: Virtue can be recovered by penance
3728 2, 150 | that which is ~formal in virtue, but not as to that which
3729 2, 150 | Reply OBJ 4: Virginity as a virtue denotes the purpose, confirmed
3730 2, 150 | Hence ~virginity, as a virtue, is never lost without sin.~
3731 2, 150 | virginity alone is accounted a virtue ~above chastity, even as
3732 2, 150 | children." Now a greater virtue has greater merit. Therefore
3733 2, 150 | virginity is ~not a greater virtue than conjugal chastity.~
3734 2, 150 | virtuous man depends on his ~virtue. If, then, virginity were
3735 2, 150 | has some more excellent virtue. Wherefore Augustine says ~(
3736 2, 150 | reward is due to the greater virtue. Now the ~greatest reward
3737 2, 150 | OBJ 3: Further, the more a virtue conforms us to Christ, the
3738 2, 150 | virtues as well as the ~virtue of religion, the acts of
3739 2, 151 | sin would seem to hinder virtue. Now every venereal act
3740 2, 151 | is a ~great hindrance to virtue. For Augustine says (Soliloq.
3741 2, 151 | reason is ~sinful, because virtue is corrupted by "excess"
3742 2, 151 | thing may be a hindrance to virtue in two ways. First, as ~
3743 2, 151 | regards the ordinary degree of virtue, and as to this nothing
3744 2, 151 | but sin is ~an obstacle to virtue. Secondly, as regards the
3745 2, 151 | regards the perfect degree of virtue, ~and as to this virtue
3746 2, 151 | virtue, ~and as to this virtue may be hindered by that
3747 2, 151 | down the mind not from ~virtue, but from the height, i.e.
3748 2, 151 | i.e. the perfection of virtue. Hence ~Augustine says (
3749 2, 151 | 64], A[2]), the ~mean of virtue depends not on quantity
3750 2, 151 | not opposed to the mean of virtue. ~Moreover, virtue is not
3751 2, 151 | mean of virtue. ~Moreover, virtue is not concerned with the
3752 2, 151 | question is contrary to ~virtue, from the fact that the
3753 2, 151 | For it is ~not contrary to virtue, if the act of reason be
3754 2, 151 | else it would be ~against virtue for a person to set himself
3755 2, 151 | as ~prudence is in every virtue. Therefore they should not
3756 2, 152 | who has a ~right to her in virtue of their betrothal: whereas
3757 2, 152 | is just married has, in virtue of the ~betrothal, a certain
3758 2, 152 | AA[6],7), the act of a virtue ~or vice, that is directed
3759 2, 152 | directed to the end of another virtue or vice, assumes ~the latter'
3760 2, 152 | Further, lust is contrary to virtue; and so it is comprised
3761 2, 152 | latter is opposed to ~human virtue by a certain excess in the
3762 2, 152 | in the same matter as the virtue, and ~therefore is reducible
3763 2, 153 | Whether continence is a virtue?~(2) What is its matter?~(
3764 2, 153 | Whether continence is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3765 2, 153 | that continence is not a virtue. For species and ~genus
3766 2, 153 | continence is ~co-ordinated with virtue, according to the Philosopher (
3767 2, 153 | Therefore continence is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3768 2, 153 | no one sins by using a virtue, since, according to ~Augustine (
3769 2, 153 | Lib. Arb. ii, 18,19), "a virtue is a thing that no one ~
3770 2, 153 | Therefore ~continence is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3771 2, 153 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, no virtue withdraws man from that
3772 2, 153 | Therefore continence is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3773 2, 153 | habit would seem to be a virtue. Now ~such is continence,
3774 2, 153 | Therefore continence is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3775 2, 153 | Q[152], A[3]~) to be a virtue. Others, however, understand
3776 2, 153 | something of the nature of a virtue, in so ~far, to wit, as
3777 2, 153 | perfect ~nature of a moral virtue, by which even the sensitive
3778 2, 153 | that ~"continence is not a virtue but a mixture," inasmuch
3779 2, 153 | as it has something ~of virtue, and somewhat falls short
3780 2, 153 | somewhat falls short of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3781 2, 153 | 2/2~If, however, we take virtue in a broad sense, for any
3782 2, 153 | say that continence is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3783 2, 153 | the same division ~with virtue in so far as the former
3784 2, 153 | the former falls short of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3785 2, 153 | as ~denoting a perfect virtue, which refrains not merely
3786 2, 153 | power. For the subject of a virtue should be proportionate
3787 2, 153 | be proportionate to the ~virtue's matter. Now the matter
3788 2, 153 | the subject of a human virtue is either the reason, or ~
3789 2, 153 | would ~be an intellectual virtue; nor is it in the will,
3790 2, 153 | 1~On the contrary, Every virtue residing in a certain power
3791 2, 153 | 1/1~I answer that, Every virtue while residing in a subject,
3792 2, 153 | continent soul." ~Therefore no virtue can be equalled to continence.~
3793 2, 153 | the greater the reward a virtue merits, the greater the ~
3794 2, 153 | merits, the greater the ~virtue. Now continence apparently
3795 2, 153 | continence is a greater virtue than temperance.~Aquin.:
3796 2, 153 | continence is a ~greater virtue than temperance.~Aquin.:
3797 2, 153 | temperance, as to a ~principal virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[155] A[
3798 2, 153 | continence, because the good of a virtue derives its praise from
3799 2, 153 | reason - on account of which virtue is ~praised by the very
3800 2, 154 | such as the desire for virtue. A man may be said ~to be
3801 2, 154 | pertains to the perfection of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[156] A[
3802 2, 154 | will is inclined to sin in virtue of its own choice, which
3803 2, 155 | Whether each of them is a virtue?~(3) Whether each is a part
3804 2, 155 | 54) that "clemency is a ~virtue whereby the mind is restrained
3805 2, 155 | in Ethic. ii, 3, a moral virtue is "about ~passions and
3806 2, 155 | clemency nor meekness is a virtue. For ~no virtue is opposed
3807 2, 155 | meekness is a virtue. For ~no virtue is opposed to another virtue.
3808 2, 155 | virtue is opposed to another virtue. Yet both of these are apparently ~
3809 2, 155 | to severity, which is a virtue. Therefore neither clemency
3810 2, 155 | clemency nor ~meekness is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[157] A[
3811 2, 155 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, "Virtue is destroyed by excess and
3812 2, 155 | clemency nor meekness is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[157] A[
3813 2, 155 | are not comprised under virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[157] A[
3814 2, 155 | and meekness." Now it is virtue properly ~that belongs to
3815 2, 155 | belongs to a good man, since "virtue it is that makes its possessor ~
3816 2, 155 | that, The nature of moral virtue consists in the subjection
3817 2, 155 | is unnamed; so that the virtue is ~denominated from the
3818 2, 155 | name ~of meekness." For the virtue is more akin to diminution
3819 2, 155 | The beatitudes are acts of virtue: while the fruits are ~delights
3820 2, 155 | meekness being ~reckoned both virtue, and beatitude and fruit.~
3821 2, 155 | to the mode whence the ~virtue derives its praise and likewise
3822 2, 155 | temperance as principal virtue, and accordingly ~are reckoned
3823 2, 155 | depends on ~the mode of virtue, which is, so to speak,
3824 2, 155 | speak, a kind of form of the virtue, ~rather than on the matter.
3825 2, 155 | the greatest ~virtues. For virtue is deserving of praise chiefly
3826 2, 155 | 2: Further, seemingly a virtue is all the greater according
3827 2, 155 | another, as to a principal, virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[157] A[
3828 2, 155 | reckoned as ~a principal virtue. as stated above (Q[141],
3829 2, 156 | anger as an instrument of virtue, it overrule the mind, and
3830 2, 156 | is it incompatible with virtue that the deliberation of
3831 2, 156 | through ~passion, but in virtue of a judgment of the reason:
3832 2, 157 | opposed in one way to one virtue. ~Now both savagery and
3833 2, 157 | there is a vice opposed to a virtue by way of ~excess, so is
3834 2, 157 | latter is opposed both to the virtue which is the mean, and to
3835 2, 157 | OBJ 1: Clemency is a human virtue; wherefore directly opposed
3836 2, 157 | but to a more excellent virtue, which the Philosopher ~(
3837 2, 158 | mode is requisite in every virtue: ~since virtue is directed
3838 2, 158 | in every virtue: ~since virtue is directed to good; and "
3839 2, 158 | Therefore modesty ~is a general virtue, and consequently should
3840 2, 158 | whenever ~there is a special virtue about some matter of very
3841 2, 158 | there ~must needs be another virtue about matters of lesser
3842 2, 158 | Hence there is ~need for a virtue to moderate other lesser
3843 2, 158 | not so difficult. This virtue is called modesty, and is
3844 2, 158 | specially appropriated to the ~virtue which prescribes the mode
3845 2, 158 | modesty is ~seemingly one virtue. Therefore, if it be about
3846 2, 158 | 3: Further, no one same virtue is both about things pertaining
3847 2, 158 | Therefore, if modesty be one virtue, it cannot ~be about all
3848 2, 158 | moderation, ~there is but one virtue, one namely for each kind
3849 2, 159 | 1) Whether humility is a virtue? ~(2) Whether it resides
3850 2, 159 | 1~Whether humility is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3851 2, 159 | seem that humility is not a virtue. For virtue conveys ~the
3852 2, 159 | humility is not a virtue. For virtue conveys ~the notion of a
3853 2, 159 | Therefore humility is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3854 2, 159 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, virtue and vice are mutually opposed.
3855 2, 159 | Therefore humility is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3856 2, 159 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, no virtue is opposed to another virtue.
3857 2, 159 | virtue is opposed to another virtue. But humility is ~apparently
3858 2, 159 | apparently opposed to the virtue of magnanimity, which aims
3859 2, 159 | that ~humility is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3860 2, 159 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 4: Further, virtue is "the disposition of that
3861 2, 159 | seems that humility is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3862 2, 159 | 5: Further, every moral virtue is about actions and passions, ~
3863 2, 159 | would seem ~not to be a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3864 2, 159 | moderating and restraining moral virtue, ~while for those which
3865 2, 159 | the appetite, of a moral virtue to strengthen it and urge
3866 2, 159 | on. ~Wherefore a twofold virtue is necessary with regard
3867 2, 159 | and this belongs to the virtue of humility: and another
3868 2, 159 | evident that humility is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[161] A[
3869 2, 159 | this way humility is a ~virtue. Sometimes, however, this
3870 2, 159 | humility, in so far as it is a virtue, ~conveys the notion of
3871 2, 159 | humility is ~reckoned a virtue, because virtue does not
3872 2, 159 | reckoned a virtue, because virtue does not consist externals,
3873 2, 159 | considered as a special virtue, regards ~chiefly the subjection
3874 2, 159 | it belongs to the same virtue both to restrain excessive ~
3875 2, 159 | humility is not a ~distinct virtue from magnanimity, which
3876 2, 159 | belongs to a theological ~virtue to have God for its object.
3877 2, 159 | reckoned ~a theological virtue rather than a part of temperance
3878 2, 159 | wilt hear ~the name of this virtue, and what it was called
3879 2, 159 | in assigning parts to a virtue we consider chiefly the
3880 2, 159 | results from the mode of the virtue. Now the mode of temperance,
3881 2, 159 | assigned to a principal virtue by reason of a ~sameness,
3882 2, 159 | is the foundation of all virtue. Therefore apparently ~it
3883 2, 159 | 3: Further, the greater virtue deserves the greater reward.
3884 2, 159 | that, The good of human virtue pertains to the order of
3885 2, 159 | matters; while every other ~virtue has this effect in some
3886 2, 159 | pride, and is no longer a virtue; even so, on the ~other
3887 2, 159 | step in the acquisition of virtue is likened to the foundation, ~
3888 2, 159 | step in the acquisition of ~virtue may be understood in two
3889 2, 159 | is inconsistent with any virtue - namely to declare ~oneself
3890 2, 159 | sequence, the act ~of one virtue proceeds from the act of
3891 2, 160 | is opposed not only to a virtue but also to a ~contrary
3892 2, 160 | directly opposed to the virtue of humility, which, ~in
3893 2, 160 | is opposed to a special virtue. But ~pride is opposed to
3894 2, 160 | with the destruction of one virtue; it ~raises itself up against
3895 2, 160 | OBJ 3: A sin may destroy a virtue in two ways. In one way
3896 2, 160 | direct contrariety to a virtue, and thus pride does not
3897 2, 160 | does not corrupt every ~virtue, but only humility; even
3898 2, 160 | sin destroys the special ~virtue opposed to it, by acting
3899 2, 160 | another way a sin ~destroys a virtue, by making ill use of that
3900 2, 160 | by making ill use of that virtue: and thus pride ~destroys
3901 2, 160 | thus pride ~destroys every virtue, in so far as it finds an
3902 2, 160 | occasion of pride in ~every virtue, just as in everything else
3903 2, 160 | that, The subject of any virtue or vice is to be ascertained ~
3904 2, 160 | as humility is a distinct virtue from faith. ~Now it pertains
3905 2, 160 | mortal sin is opposed to virtue. But pride is not ~opposed
3906 2, 160 | pride is not ~opposed to virtue; on the contrary, it arises
3907 2, 160 | OBJ 3: Pride arises from virtue, not as from its direct
3908 2, 160 | so far as a man makes a virtue an ~occasion for pride.
3909 2, 160 | incompatible with the good of virtue. But on the ~part of the
3910 2, 160 | Opposition between a vice and a virtue is inferred from the ~object,
3911 2, 160 | For vice is corruptive of virtue. Now that which is first ~
3912 2, 164 | which is commended as a virtue, is the same as ~that to
3913 2, 164 | studiousness is a general virtue, and not a part of ~temperance.~
3914 2, 164 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, a virtue that is ascribed as part
3915 2, 164 | ascribed as part of a principal virtue ~resembles the latter as
3916 2, 164 | this desire pertains to the virtue of studiousness; ~wherefore
3917 2, 164 | temperance, ~as a subordinate virtue annexed to a principal virtue.
3918 2, 164 | virtue annexed to a principal virtue. Moreover, it is ~comprised
3919 2, 164 | And this belongs to the virtue of ~seriousness. Wherefore
3920 2, 164 | second inclination, this virtue derives its ~praise from
3921 2, 164 | more essential to ~this virtue than the latter: since the
3922 2, 164 | it is regarded by this ~virtue indirectly, as by that which
3923 2, 165 | there ~are who forsaking virtue, and ignorant of what God
3924 2, 166 | 1) Whether there can be virtue and vice in the outward
3925 2, 166 | Whether there can be a virtue about playful actions?~(
3926 2, 166 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether any virtue regards the outward movements
3927 2, 166 | 1: It would seem that no virtue regards the outward movements
3928 2, 166 | of the ~body. For every virtue pertains to the spiritual
3929 2, 166 | Therefore there can be no virtue about ~them.~Aquin.: SMT
3930 2, 166 | Therefore ~there is no virtue about movements of this
3931 2, 166 | 3: Further, every moral virtue is either about actions
3932 2, 166 | they passions. Therefore no virtue is connected with ~them.~
3933 2, 166 | applied to all works of virtue, as ~stated above (Q[166],
3934 2, 166 | Therefore seemingly there is no virtue about the style ~of outward
3935 2, 166 | 145], A[1]] pertains to ~virtue. Now the style of outward
3936 2, 166 | Therefore ~there is a virtue about the style of outward
3937 2, 166 | 1/3~I answer that, Moral virtue consists in the things pertaining
3938 2, 166 | evident that there is ~a moral virtue concerned with the direction
3939 2, 166 | moderation belongs ~to the virtue of truthfulness [*Cf. Q[
3940 2, 166 | 1~Whether there can be a virtue about games?~Aquin.: SMT
3941 2, 166 | seem that there cannot be a virtue about games. For ~Ambrose
3942 2, 166 | Therefore there cannot be a ~virtue about games.~Aquin.: SMT
3943 2, 166 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, "Virtue is that which God forms
3944 2, 166 | Therefore there can be no virtue about games. ~Aquin.: SMT
3945 2, 166 | But it is a requisite of virtue that ~the agent in choosing
3946 2, 166 | Therefore there can be no virtue ~about games.~Aquin.: SMT
3947 2, 166 | 8] assigns to games the virtue of ~{eutrapelia}, which
3948 2, 166 | operates according to reason is virtue. Therefore there can be ~
3949 2, 166 | Therefore there can be ~a virtue about games. The Philosopher
3950 2, 166 | turn: and ~inasmuch as this virtue restrains a man from immoderate
3951 2, 166 | comedians is a great sin, not a virtue"; unless by chance ~some
3952 2, 166 | Reply OBJ 3: Austerity, as a virtue, does not exclude all pleasures,
3953 2, 167 | 1) Whether there can be virtue and vice in connection with
3954 2, 167 | 1/1~Whether there can be virtue and vice in connection with
3955 2, 167 | seem that there cannot be virtue and vice in connection ~
3956 2, 167 | virtues. Therefore there is no virtue or vice about such things.~
3957 2, 167 | Further, if there were virtue and vice in connection with
3958 2, 167 | seems that there cannot be virtue and vice in ~this matter.~
3959 2, 167 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, every virtue is either theological, or
3960 2, 167 | intellectual. Now an intellectual virtue is not conversant with matter
3961 2, 167 | is there a theological virtue connected therewith, since
3962 2, 167 | seems that ~there cannot be virtue and vice in connection with
3963 2, 167 | Cf. Q[145]] pertains to virtue. Now a certain ~honesty
3964 2, 167 | Therefore there can be virtue and vice in the outward
3965 2, 167 | be the recipients of the virtue that moderates outward ~
3966 2, 167 | spirit, it belongs to the virtue of temperance. Hence ~Augustine
3967 2, 167 | therein, are referable to the ~virtue of truthfulness, which the
3968 2, 168 | Because fortitude is a greater virtue than ~temperance, as stated
3969 2, 168 | intention inducement to virtue ~precedes the prohibition
3970 2, 168 | order that ~obstacles to virtue may be removed. Now the
3971 2, 168 | directly ~prescribing the virtue of temperance, rather than
3972 2, 169 | regards all to ~which its virtue extends, knows at the same
3973 2, 169 | always on a ~par with the virtue of that cause. Hence sometimes
3974 2, 170 | the truth, sometimes by virtue of their own nature, the
3975 2, 170 | by nature: and it is by virtue ~of their own nature that
3976 2, 175 | things pertaining to ~the virtue of faith, no less than those
3977 2, 176 | power.' The use of the word 'virtue' in the sense of ~a miracle
3978 2, 176 | propose as an example of virtue. In the ~first way miracles
3979 2, 178 | which is a ~result of moral virtue [*Cf. Q[8], A[7]]. For it
3980 2, 178 | reason. Hence it is that the virtue of chastity most of all ~
3981 2, 179 | seemingly the acts ~of moral virtue do not pertain to the active
3982 2, 179 | Ethic. ii, 4) that "for virtue knowledge is of little or
3983 2, 179 | Reply OBJ 3: Even as the virtue that is directed to the
3984 2, 179 | directed to the end of another ~virtue passes, as it were, into
3985 2, 179 | the species of the latter virtue, so ~again when a man makes
3986 2, 181 | make it fall." Now it is virtue that enables us "to act
3987 2, 181 | Other is the beginning of virtue, other its ~progress, and
3988 2, 182 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 6: Further, virtue "is concerned with the difficult
3989 2, 182 | archdeacons have more perfect virtue than ~religious.~Aquin.:
3990 2, 182 | peril is proof of greater virtue. on the other hand, it also ~
3991 2, 182 | indicates greatness of virtue if a man avoid dangers by
3992 2, 182 | this is a proof of greater virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[184] A[
3993 2, 182 | proves the greatness of virtue in those ~who lead a good
3994 2, 182 | adds to the perfection of virtue; but the difficulty that
3995 2, 182 | lessens the perfection of virtue - for ~instance, when a
3996 2, 182 | instance, when a man loves not virtue so much as to wish to avoid
3997 2, 182 | avoid the ~obstacles to virtue, according to the saying
3998 2, 182 | it is a sign of perfect virtue - for instance, ~when a
3999 2, 182 | when a man forsakes not virtue, although he is hindered
4000 2, 182 | hindered in the practice ~of virtue unawares or by some unavoidable
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