Quote by: John Henry Newman

Virtue is its own reward, and brings with it the truest and highest pleasure; but if we cultivate it only for pleasure's sake, we are selfish, not religious, and will never gain the pleasure, because we can never have the virtue.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Henry Newman
  • DescriptionEnglish cleric and cardinal
  • AliasesAuthor of Loss and gain,; Cardinal Newman; Blessed John Henry Newman
  • BornFebruary 21, 1801
  • DiedAugust 11, 1890
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionTheologian; Poet; Anglican Priest; Catholic Priest; Novelist