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    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.]

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It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.

It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.

by Aristotle Found in: Goodness Quotes, Virtue Quotes,
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For the cause that lacks assistance,
The wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
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For the cause that lacks assistance,
The wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that I can do.

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

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

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As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an
evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable read more

As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an
evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil
that they set out to destroy.

by Christopher Dawson Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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It is better to be beautiful than to be good, but it is better to be good than to be read more

It is better to be beautiful than to be good, but it is better to be good than to be ugly.

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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

by Woody Allen Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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For all their luxury was doing good.

For all their luxury was doing good.

by Sir Samuel Garth Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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The measure of your holiness is proportionate to the goodness of your will.

The measure of your holiness is proportionate to the goodness of your will.

by Jan Van Ruysbroeck Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion read more

Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion doth.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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