That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers

Quote by Francis Hutcheson

Topics: Action Quotes, Happiness Quotes

Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.

Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself

Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity for action, a superior mind...

Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity for action, a superior mind...

Actions are visible, though motives are secret

Actions are visible, though motives are secret

Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics

Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it

Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it

When a man is made up wholly of the dove, without the least grain of...

When a man is made up wholly of the dove, without the least grain of...

A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which...

A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which...

It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.

It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.

If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

We talk on principle, but we act on interest

We talk on principle, but we act on interest

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective...

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective...

You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing...

You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing...

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man...

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man...

â€œThe beauty in words is realized only by actions as the fragrance is already there...

â€œThe beauty in words is realized only by actions as the fragrance is already there...

We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life...

We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the non-performance...

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the non-performance...