morality Quotes

There is a blessed necessity by which the interest of men is always driving them to the right; and, again, making all crime mean and ugly.

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.

The wave of evil washes all our institutions alike.

Preaching is the expression of the moral sentiment in application to the duties of life.

Character is always known. Thefts never enrich; alms never impoverish; murder will speak out of stone walls.

It is my desire, in the office of a Christian minister, to do nothing which I cannot do with my whole heart. Having said this, I have said all.

I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.

What is human warfare but just this; an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party.

Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something.

Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it.