Were the superfluities of a nation valued, and made a perpetual tax or benevolence, there would be more alms-houses than poor, schools… — William Penn Copy Share Image
The poverty of the incapable, the distresses that come upon the imprudent, the starvation of the idle, and those shoulderings aside of… — Herbert Spencer Copy Share Image
There is a certain consideration, and a general duty of humanity, that binds us not only to the animals, which have life… — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
This is woman's great benevolence, that she will become a martyr for beauty, so that the world may have pleasure. — Robert Wilson Lynd Copy Share Image
As there are none so weak that we may venture to injure them with impunity, so there are none so low that… — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
As the biocentric view suggests, the garden prospers when control is balanced by equal measures of humility and benevolence. A balance is… — Jim Nollman Copy Share Image
Government is either organized benevolence or organized madness; its peculiar magnitude permits no shading. — John Updike Copy Share Image
In strange and uncertain times such as those we are living in, sometimes a reasonable person might despair. But hope is unreasonable… — Robert Fripp Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, however, power is sweet, and the man who in the beginning seeks power merely in order to have scope for his… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Who are we really? Combinations of common chemicals that perform mechanical actions for a few years before crumbling back into the original… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
He who outrages benevolence is called a ruffian: he who outrages righteousness is called a villain. I have heard of the cutting… — Mencius Copy Share Image
The programs that came to be known as the New Deal were not simply handed down by the benevolence of FDR and… — Kshama Sawant Copy Share Image
If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved… — George Washington Copy Share Image
You are so to put forth the power that God has given you; you are so to give, and sacrifice to give,… — Thomas Guthrie Copy Share Image
“The actual secret to success: Be a better friend today than you were yesterday.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Spies cannot be usefully employed without a certain intuitive sagacity; (2) They cannot be properly managed without benevolence and straight forwardness; (3)… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from regard… — Adam Smith Copy Share Image
“Choose altruism, because selfishism is a lonely, cold, dark hole.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
As I love and accept myself exactly as I am, right here and right now with all my so-called flaws and imperfections,… — Louise Hay Copy Share Image
Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Never did any soul do good but it came readier to do the same again, with more enjoyment. Never was love or… — Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury Copy Share Image
Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven; and every countenance, bright with smiles, and glowing with innocent enjoyment, is a… — Washington Irving Copy Share Image
