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.]

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.

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

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

Be good and you will be lonesome

Be good and you will be lonesome

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.

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.

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it
from themselves.

Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it
from themselves.