Virtue is its own reward



Virtue is its own reward.

Prov. You should not be virtuous in hopes of getting a reward, but because it makes you feel good to be virtuous. Bill: If I help you, will you pay me? Fred: Virtue is its own reward.
See also: own, reward, virtue

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Snell[snel]
Mikhailmee-khah-EEL (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
Eanraig-Scottish
VictorVIK-tər (English), veek-TOR (French)English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Dutch, Swedish, Late Roman
BraisBRIESGalician
ViljoVEEL-yoFinnish