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The function of vice is to keep virtue within reasonable bounds.

The function of vice is to keep virtue within reasonable bounds.

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Vices, Virtue, Function
Samuel Butler (2014). “The Notebooks of Samuel Butler”, p.47, The Floating Press

A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner, but more durable alloy.

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Gold, Virtue, Commoners
Samuel Butler (2016). “The Way of All Flesh”, p.75, Samuel Butler

In the midst of vice we are in virtue, and vice versa.

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Vices, Virtue, Vice Versa
Samuel Butler (1951). “Samuel Butler's notebooks”

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