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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,
Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes read more
Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right.
It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right.
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."
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
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.
Sir, I would rather be right than be President.
Sir, I would rather be right than be President.
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.
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
