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

If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it...

If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it...

Commitment leads to action and action brings your dreams closer.

Commitment leads to action and action brings your dreams closer.

We naturally associate democracy, to be sure, with freedom of action, but freedom of action...

We naturally associate democracy, to be sure, with freedom of action, but freedom of action...

If I want to be great I have to win the victory over myself... self-discipline.

If I want to be great I have to win the victory over myself... self-discipline.

One can only learn his powers of action by action, and his powers of thought...

One can only learn his powers of action by action, and his powers of thought...

All know the way; few actually walk it.

All know the way; few actually walk it.

You've always had the power right there in your shoes, you just had to learn...

You've always had the power right there in your shoes, you just had to learn...

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must...

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must...

An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell...

An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell...

I believe in human dignity as the source of national purpose, human liberty as the...

I believe in human dignity as the source of national purpose, human liberty as the...

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...

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but...

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but...

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

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

One of the secrets of getting more done is to make a TO DO List...

One of the secrets of getting more done is to make a TO DO List...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

The trick to getting things done is to list things to do in doable order.

The trick to getting things done is to list things to do in doable order.

Action will remove the doubts that theory cannot solve.

Action will remove the doubts that theory cannot solve.

You must learn an inner solitude, wherever or with whomsoever you may be. You must...

You must learn an inner solitude, wherever or with whomsoever you may be. You must...