For the ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the
universal good; and when one's acting in read more

For the ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the
universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has
this tendency he has a right thus to act.
- Francis Hutcheson,

He will hew to the line of right, let the chips fly where they
may.

He will hew to the line of right, let the chips fly where they
may.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right.

It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right.

My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.

My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.

But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.

But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.

The rule of the road is a paradox quite,
If you drive with a whip or a thong;
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The rule of the road is a paradox quite,
If you drive with a whip or a thong;
If you go to the left you are sure to be right,
If you go to the right you are wrong.

Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.

Always do right. That will gratify some of the people and
astonish the rest.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.