But, in fact, no advance in virtue has ever been traced to self-interest, although, after the advance took place, self-interest has always found its account in it.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
What hidden virtue can there be in that spring?
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
She stayed with him till he breathed his last breath, and then-in virtue of some pledge I hear that she made him-she fled, no one knows whither.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever