Good quotes

“The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.” John Stuart Mill

“All good things which exist are the fruits of originality.” John Stuart Mill

“As for charity, it is a matter in which the immediate effect on the persons directly concerned, and the ultimate consequence to the general good, are apt to be at complete war with one another.” John Stuart Mill

“When I finish a picture I don't show it to anyone if I feel it's not good enough yet. I've learnt to listen to my partners and my friends. For me it's the biggest success if they like it.” Marilyn Manson

“There are three kinds of intelligence: one kind understands things for itself, the other appreciates what others can understand, the third understands neither for itself nor through others. This first kind is excellent, the second good, and the third kind useless.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“The main foundations of every state, new states as well as ancient or composite ones, are good laws and good arms you cannot have good laws without good arms, and where there are good arms, good laws inevitably follow.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.” Michelle Obama

“We all need to start making some changes to how our families eat. Now, everyone loves a good Sunday dinner. Me included. And there's nothing wrong with that. The problem is when we eat Sunday dinner Monday through Saturday.” Michelle Obama

“Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've gotten. People have respected their privacy and in that way, I think, you know, no matter what people may feel about my husband's policies or what have you, they care about children and that's been good to see.” Michelle Obama

“I have a very eclectic iPod. So I've got my cardio people - so it's anything from Beyonce to some Jay-Z to Janelle Monae, her song 'Tightrope,' that's a good cardio song. And then I've got Sting. I've got Mary J. Blige. I've got The Beatles. I've got Michael Jackson. I try to pick the songs that I personally love.” Michelle Obama

“Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way.” Joel Osteen

“A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.” Joel Osteen

“Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith.” Joel Osteen

“My message is that God is a good God.” Joel Osteen

“1913 wasn't a very good year. 1913 gave us the income tax, the 16th amendment and the IRS.” Ron Paul

“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.” Ron Paul

“To me, to be a conservative means to conserve the good parts of America and to conserve our Constitution.” Ron Paul

“It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen.” Dolly Parton

“I'm not happy all the time, and I wouldn't want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.” Dolly Parton

“Stop this attitude that older people ain't any good anymore! We're as good as we ever were - if we ever were any good.” Dolly Parton

“I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.” Dolly Parton

“I look at myself like a show dog. I've got to keep her clipped and trimmed and in good shape.” Dolly Parton

“It is good to be tired and wearied by the futile search after the true good, that we may stretch out our arms to the Redeemer.” Blaise Pascal

“Man's true nature being lost, everything becomes his nature; as, his true good being lost, everything becomes his good.” Blaise Pascal

“It is not good to be too free. It is not good to have everything one wants.” Blaise Pascal

“I used to work in a funeral home to feel good about myself, just the fact that I was breathing.” Chuck Palahniuk

“I like to get people moving and jumping. I think it's good to add more emotion and chaos.” Chuck Palahniuk

“The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.” Thomas Paine