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And whoever increases in one virtue, will simultaneously grow in every other virtue, too.&rdquo; &mdash;Saint Albert the Great</em></strong></p>\n<p>What is virtue? It is not a question often asked anymore; yet throughout the centuries, philosophers have considered it one of the most important questions of human life. Coming from the Latin word for \"strength,\" <em>virtue </em>denotes a steady habit of willing the good&mdash;in Christian terms, pursuing the love of God and neighbor&mdash;in some particular way. While most Catholics know the virtues of faith, hope, and charity, as well as prudence, temperance, courage, and justice, many of us are unaware of numerous other virtues, such as discretion, constancy, and holy silence.</p>\n<p>Saint Albert the Great, one of the greatest Doctors of the Church, and one of the greatest intellects of all time, recognized 42 distinct virtues. 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