Causes Quote by James Monroe

“that, when it comes to humanity, “the perfection of our nature and capability of happiness, must be estimated by the degree of reason, virtue,…

— Joseph Heath

May your mind be thoroughly impressed with the absolute necessity of universal virtue and goodness, as the only sure road to happiness, and may…

— Abigail Adams

The most venerable, clearly understood, enlightened, and reliable constant in the world is not only that we want to be happy, but that we…

— Saint Augustine

And all knowledge, when separated from justice and virtue, is seen to be cunning and not wisdom; wherefore make this your first and last…

— Plato

Happiness and Prosperity are now within our Reach; but to attain and preserve them must depend upon our own Wisdom and Virtue.

— George Mason

The exaltation and happiness of any community, goes hand in hand with the knowledge possessed by the people, when applied to laudable ends; whereupon…

— Anonymous

The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wisdom is the essential basis of greatness.

— Wallace D. Wattles

¢Some identify Happiness with virtue, some with practical wisdom, others with a kind of philosophical wisdom, others add or exclude pleasure and yet others…

— Aristotle

Happiness is the highest good, being a realization and perfect practice of virtue, which some can attain, while others have little or none of…

— Aristotle

“Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness; and reverence towards the Gods must be inviolate. Great words of prideful men are ever punished with…

— Sophocles

Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man's own will.

— Thomas Aquinas