Good quotes

Apply yourself both now and in the next life. Without effort, you cannot be prosperous. Though the land be good, You cannot have an abundant crop without cultivation.

Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.

Fun is good.

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

I had a really good childhood up until I was nine, then a classic case of divorce really affected me.

Here's the good news. If I realize that I'm insane, then I'm okay with it. I'm not dangerous insane.

What is good? All that heightens the feeling of power, the will to power, power itself in man.

Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another.

Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea.

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.

A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.

You say it is the good cause that hallows even war? I say unto you: it is the good war that hallows any cause.

There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.

A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense.'

The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

Whatever is done for love always occurs beyond good and evil.

As for doing good that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.