It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce it as certain that there was never a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Topics: Goodness Quotes, Self-esteem Quotes

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am...

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am...

As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle...

As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle...

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another,...

He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another,...

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.

Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

A full belly makes a dull brain

A full belly makes a dull brain

A word to the wise is enough

A word to the wise is enough

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

Rather go to bed with out dinner than to rise in debt.

Rather go to bed with out dinner than to rise in debt.

A lie stands on one leg, truth on two

A lie stands on one leg, truth on two

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

Beware the hobby that eats.

Beware the hobby that eats.

The human brain is like a railroad freight car -- guaranteed to have a certain...

The human brain is like a railroad freight car -- guaranteed to have a certain...

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Rules to find out a fit Measure of Meat and Drink.

Rules to find out a fit Measure of Meat and Drink.

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is...

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is...

If...you feel that if you could indulge in sin without punishment, yet it would be...

If...you feel that if you could indulge in sin without punishment, yet it would be...

I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance

I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance