cardinal virtue

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Meaning

one of the seven preeminent virtues

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Peace, though beloved of our Lord, is a cardinal virtue only if your neighbors share your conscience. David Mitchell (author)

Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other. Joyce Meyer

Contempt for failure is our cardinal virtue. Steven Pressfield

The cardinal virtue of a teacher (is) to protect the pupil from his own influence. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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