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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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Doing good,
Disinterested good, is not our trade.

Doing good,
Disinterested good, is not our trade.

by William Cowper Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem read more

There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.

by Woody Allen Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's read more

Who soweth good seed shall surely reap;
The year grows rich as it groweth old,
And life's latest sands are its sands of gold!

by Julia C.r. Dorr 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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That good diffused may more abundant grow.

That good diffused may more abundant grow.

by William Cowper Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts

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What's the good of it? for whose advantage?
[Lat., Cui bono?]

What's the good of it? for whose advantage?
[Lat., Cui bono?]

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Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every read more

Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can

by John Wesley Found in: Goodness Quotes,
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Men in no way approach so nearly to the gods as in doing good to
men.
[Lat., Homines read more

Men in no way approach so nearly to the gods as in doing good to
men.
[Lat., Homines ad deos nulla re propius accedunt, quam salutem
hominibus dando.]

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