Dorothea Dix Quotes

There is no better proof of a man's being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.

Seeking the good is not primarily about rules and commandments.

The New Testament persistently presses us upward, toward higher motives for being good.

The sciences have ever been the surest guides to virtue.

He is good and wise who always speaks the truth, acts on the dictates of virtue, and tries to make others good and happy.

The pulpit only "teaches" to be honest; the market-place "trains" to overreaching and fraud; and teaching has not a tithe of the efficiency of training. Christ never wrote a tract, but He went about doing good.

I think most people know inherently that good wins.

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

It is not easy to do something good, but it is extremely difficult to do something bad.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

I've never had any desire to be good. I don't like goodness particularly.

I think at this point in my life, I'd like to play more good guys than bad guys.

Goodness does not more certainly make men happy than happiness makes them good.

There is good and there is bad in every human heart, and it is the struggle of life to conquer the bad with the good.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

She belongs to a race of delightful women, who never do any harm, whom everybody calls good, and who are very severe on those who do not pretend to be good.

It is well to think well; it is divine to act well.

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds.

This world is very good as if we do good deeds then we will get its fruits. World is bitter for those who are live their life with corruption or sins.

Good actions ennoble us, we are the sons of our own deeds.

Learn what is true in order to do what is right.

When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman.

A good conscience is a continual feast.

Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.