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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.]
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
What's the good of it? for whose advantage?
[Lat., Cui bono?]
What's the good of it? for whose advantage?
[Lat., Cui bono?]
To make one good action succeed another, is the perfection of goodness.
To make one good action succeed another, is the perfection of goodness.
Now, at a certain time, in pleasant mood,
He tried the luxury of doing good.
Now, at a certain time, in pleasant mood,
He tried the luxury of doing good.
Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts
Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts
It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.
It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.
Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.
Do something for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid.
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
