To be good is noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble.

To be good is noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble.

And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of
Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come read more

And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of
Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is
good and to grieve at the read more

This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is
good and to grieve at the opposite.
[Lat., Ergo hoc proprium est animi bene constituti, et laetari
bonis rebus, et dolere contrariis.]

Goodness does not more certainly make men happy than happiness makes them good.

Goodness does not more certainly make men happy than happiness makes them good.

Be good and you will be lonesome

Be good and you will be lonesome

Whatever any one does or says, I must be good.

Whatever any one does or says, I must be good.

There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem read more

There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.

Look around the habitable world, how few
Know their own good, or knowing it, pursue.

Look around the habitable world, how few
Know their own good, or knowing it, pursue.

The measure of your holiness is proportionate to the goodness of your will.

The measure of your holiness is proportionate to the goodness of your will.