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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,
The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was
The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was
Be sure you are right, then go ahead.
Be sure you are right, then go ahead.
Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial "we."
Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial "we."
And wanting the right rule they take chalke for cheese, as the
saying is.
And wanting the right rule they take chalke for cheese, as the
saying is.
Don't get it right, just get it written
Don't get it right, just get it written
Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
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.
