natural virtues
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Its works of righteousness, however, are often uncalled-for exaggerations of natural virtues, such as counting sacred all forms of animal and vegetable life.
From A Tour of the Missions Observations and Conclusions by Augustus Hopkins Strong
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
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
That many of the natural virtues have this tendency to the good of society, no one can doubt of.
From A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
And natural virtues, practised in the proper frame of mind and heart, become supernatural.
From Life of Father Hecker by Walter Elliott
