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Philosophical literature8 quotes
We learn an art or craft by doing the things that we shall have to do when we have learnt it. — Aristotle · 322 BCWaste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. — Marcus Aurelius · 180Is Goodness indeed so far away? If we really wanted Goodness, we should find that it was at our very side. — Confucius · 221 BCNeither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are adapted by nature to receive them, and are made perfect by habit. — Aristotle · 322 BCThe good of man is the active exercise of his soul's faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue... Moreover this activity must occupy a complete lifetime; for one swallow does not make spring, nor does one fine day; and similarly one day or a brief period of happiness does not make a man supremely blessed and happy. — Aristotle · 322 BCNever complain of that of which it is at all times in your power to rid yourself. — Adam Smith · 1759All 8 quotes →Autobiography and memoir4 quotes
All experience is an arch, to build upon. — Henry Adams · 1907The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands. — Robert M. Pirsig · 1974I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. — Henry David Thoreau · 1854Whatever you are, try to be a good one. — William Makepeace Thackeray · 1897Comedy drama1 quote
You make me want to be a better man. — Melvin Udall · 1997Comedy drama (film)1 quote
You make me want to be a better man. — Melvin Udall · 1997Psychological literature1 quote
If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves. — Carl Jung · 1939Religious literature1 quote
If you find a man who points out faults and who reproves, follow such a wise person as you would a guide to hidden treasure. — Gautama Buddha · 520 BCRomantic comedy1 quote
You make me want to be a better man. — Melvin Udall · 1997Romantic comedy (film)1 quote
You make me want to be a better man. — Melvin Udall · 1997