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

True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness.

True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness.

I've often said, the only thing standing between me and greatness is me

I've often said, the only thing standing between me and greatness is me

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

Can one desire too much of a good thing?

Can one desire too much of a good thing?

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less read more

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

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.