Goodness Quotes

Trust that something good is up ahead.

None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but license.

Suspicion is a virtue as long as its object is the public good, and as long as it stays within proper bounds. Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel.

God save us always,’ I said ‘from the innocent and the good.

A seed that does not sprout is as good as a pebble. For the divine seed that you are to flourish, you have to open up.

To terrify children with the image of hell, to consider women an inferior creation – is that good for the world?

I’ve spent more time than many will believe [making microscopic observations], but I’ve done them with joy, and I’ve taken no notice those who have said why take so much trouble and what good is it?

I don’t discuss women at all with anyone. There are good qualities in all women. Some may be lacking in some of these qualities and should have them. I’m liable to say so and hurt their feelings, and it wouldn’t be meant that way at all.

For me, my aim is to just be as good as possible. If people do look up at me I have to set the best example I can.

A bad experience can bring out the good in us.