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As to virtue . . . it is an act of the will, a habit which increas

As to virtue . . . it is an act of the will, a habit which increases the quantity, intensity and quality of life. It builds up, strengthens and vivifies personality. – Alexis Carrel

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Like hatred, jealousy is forbidden by the laws of life because it is essentially destructive. – Alexis Carrel

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