Robert South: A good inclination is only the first rude draught of virtue, but the finishing…
A good inclination is only the first rude draught of virtue, but the finishing strokes are from the will.
In today’s wordsA good inclination is only the rough first draft of virtue; the finishing strokes come from the will.
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