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William Shakespeare

Virtue?

Oh Virtue, what a curious thing thou art! Thou art a thing of beauty and of worth, yet oftentimes thy presence doth leave us feeling quite perturbed. We seek after thee, yet when we find thee, we are not quite sure what to do with thee. Thee art a quandary, Virtue! A perplexing conundrum! For when we attempt to embody thy essence, we oftentimes find that we are unable to truly understand it. We are unable to grasp the full scope of thy nature, and oftentimes we are left feeling rather confused. Yet, despite the confusion, we can not deny thy greatness. For when we do find thee, we are filled with a sense of joy and contentment. We feel as if we have found a source of true strength and courage. So, Virtue, thy presence is both confusing and wondrous. Thou art a thing of beauty and of worth, and we shall continue to seek after thee, no matter how perplexing thou may be.