Benevolence Quote by Laozi

Let no act be done without purpose.

— Marcus Aurelius

There is no act, however virtuous, for which ingenuity may not find some bad motive.

— Thomas Jefferson

The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation.

— John Cage

Benevolence and feeling ennoble the most trifling actions.

— William Makepeace Thackeray

The highest intention comes from love and compassion ... when our intentions come from a place of love and compassion then we have the…

— Deepak Chopra

“when the highest virtues of mankind cannot be accomplished fully through voluntary actions, the greater good demands that the government compel people to do…

— S.W. Southwick

“Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough. Action without a clear intent is a waste. It is when these two powerful forces are…

— Steve Maraboli

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm…

— John Stuart Mill

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm…

— John Stuart Mill

“A purposeless and goalless life is meaningless”

— Sunday Adelaja

There is no act, however trivial, but has its train of consequences.

— Samuel Smiles

The satisfaction that accompanies good acts is itself not the motivation of the act; satisfaction is not the motive, but only the consequence.

— Joseph Butler