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natural virtue

Noun

Meaning

(scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature

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It is a natural virtue incident to our sex to be pitiful of those that are afflicted. Elizabeth I of England

Courage is a natural virtue which Saint Augustine did not consider a virtue for Christians. Source: Internet

Hume noted in the Treatise that courage is a natural virtue. Source: Internet

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