I believed the people had a true instinct in most matters of government when left alone. That they were not swayed, as… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
To desire the common good and strive towards it is a requirement of justice and charity. — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
“So when we say that Christians work from a gospel worldview, it does not mean that they are constantly speaking about Christian… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“Throughout his life Leibniz nursed essentially the same dream: the dream of recalling the multiplicity of human knowledge to a logical, metaphysical,… — Maria Rosa Antognazza Copy Share Image
Human life, the person is no longer perceived as a primary value to be respected and protected, especially if poor or disabled,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
During the Enlightenment, there were brilliant thinkers who realized that, if you assume most people are naturally selfish and you construct the… — Rutger Bregman Copy Share Image
It doesn't thrill me to bits that the state has to use the tools of electronic surveillance to keep us safe, but… — John Lanchester Copy Share Image
Leadership is the ability to get individuals to work together for the common good and the best possible results while at the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'm bothered when people don't understand that they have an obligation to use their best measure of devotion, of resources, to sacrifice… — Cory Booker Copy Share Image
Self-interest is hostile to the common good, but enlightened self-interest is not. And this is the best key to the meaning of… — Allan Bloom Copy Share Image
Market forces and capitalism by themselves aren't sufficient to ensure the common good and to limit the concentration of wealth at levels… — Thomas Piketty Copy Share Image
This was the noblest Roman of them all. All the conspirators, save only he,Did that they did in envy of Caesar;He only,… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals. — Harold Washington Copy Share Image
“against war Weapons are unhappy tools, not chosen by thoughtful people, to be used only when there is no choice, and with… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
“The demands of the self have primacy, mistress. Always, else there would be no champions. There would be no hierarchy at all.… — Steven Erikson Copy Share Image
When the common good of a society is regarded as something apart from and superior to the individual good of its members,… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Our nation's commitment is to provide a quality education to every child to serve the public common good. Accordingly, we must shift… — Betsy DeVos Copy Share Image
The life of the community, both domestically and internationally, clearly demonstrates that respect for rights, and the guarantees that follow from them,… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
Always follow these two rules: first, act only on what your reasoning mind proposes for the good of humanity, and second, change… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
There's no necessary connection between maximizing social utility or economic wealth and creating a flourishing democracy. The first does not guarantee the… — Michael Sandel Copy Share Image
Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests. The right reason is to challenge the status quo, to serve… — Sarah Palin Copy Share Image
“Good sex and good humour have one important thing in common: good timing” — Alan Daniels Copy Share Image
While patriotism is often lauded as an unquestionable value, the status of patriotism is a problem for many thoughtful people. It is… — Stephen Nathanson Copy Share Image
The people shall not be restrained from peacefully assembling and consulting for their common good, nor from applying to the legislature by… — James Madison Copy Share Image
