For the poorer classes, virtuous and obedient conduct opened up the possibility of being born into a higher station in a future life.
At all events his virtuous conduct had not made him any thinner; he still looked bloated; his eyes were bleared, and his mouth was heavy.
Can the denial of any adulterous affair - the assertion of virtuous conduct - be considered defamation?
"A king", he claimed, "is he who gives expression of his humanity through virtuous conduct."
He divided reason into theoretical and practical, making practical reason the source of virtuous conduct.
This sort of honour derives from the perceived virtuous conduct and personal integrity of the person endowed with it.
Observing purdah is also seen as a way to uphold women's honor and virtuous conduct.
The aim of later portraits was no longer to suggest virtuous conduct, but physiognomy.
As a result of my year of virtuous conduct, I was like a crosshow on a hair trigger.
"Please, Sarge, how does this system encourage virtuous conduct and constructive effort?"