To push for private virtue, he will first have to make a convincing public argument.

If each of them has renounced his private virtue, how can they build a public good?

The box of mischief thus opened in society, what is to preserve private virtue, the only security of public freedom and universal happiness?

It is not a "private" virtue in the way that modern people might consider it.

But the count's private virtues did not become a part of his public image.

In this exalted post, as in those he previously occupied, his life was an example of every private and public virtue.

His private virtues were no less remarkable.

Its preface states that Macdonald's talents were held in high esteem, and his private virtues generally respected.

Are not all their private virtues overwhelmed by this public fault?

It is a theme of private virtues becoming public virtues.