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    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.]

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Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion read more

Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion doth.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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One may not doubt that, somehow Good
Shall come of Water and of Mud;
And sure, the read more

One may not doubt that, somehow Good
Shall come of Water and of Mud;
And sure, the reverent eye must see
A purpose in Liquidity.

by Rupert Brooke Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's read more

Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's latest sands are its sands of gold!

by Julia C.r. Dorr Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Be good and you will be lonesome

Be good and you will be lonesome

by Mark Twain Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good and not quite all the time.

On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good and not quite all the time.

by George Orwell Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without read more

Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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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.

by Mark Twain Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to read more

The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.

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Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

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