Quotes about Goodness

there was only one aristocracy, that of decency, and that this was not inherited or bought with money or titles, but was only gained through good deeds.

The Creator and Lord of all so loved the world, that He sent His Son for its salvation, the Prince and Savior of the faithful, who washed and dried our wounds, and from Him also came that most sweet medicine, from which all the good things of salvation flow.

In the time we have it is surely our duty to do all the good we can to all the people we can in all the ways we can.

Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven.

the better angels of our nature

The Lord has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

Apart from you, I have no good thing,' and that God fills him with joy in His presence. It helps me remember that I'm not alone.

Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.

The finest clothes anyone can wear are a kind heart and a loving soul.

A child. New life. Immune to evil or illness, protected from kidnap, beatings, rape, racism, insult, hurt, self-loathing, abandonment. Error-free. All goodness. Minus wrath. So they believe.

A good man is a good thing, but there is nothing in the world better than a good woman. She can be your mother, your wife, your girlfriend, your sister, or somebody you work next to. Don't matter. You find one, stay there. You see a scary one, make tracks.

When good people take you in and treat you good, you ought to try to be good back.