“Many flatter themselves and consider themselves to be good, humble, and meek, but they will discover the contrary under temptation. Do not not become despondent in temptations, then, but give all the more thanks to God that He thus brings you to what is hidden in your heart - the knowledge of yourself - and wishes you to be corrected and be saved.” GivingHeartWishHumbleBe GoodContrarySavedTemptationThanksWish YouMeekLife StruggleDespondent Author:Tikhon of Zadonsk
“But spirituality, it seems to me, when answering the question, "Why should I be good? Why should I care for others?" says, "Because that is the best, most fulfilling way to live" Whether or not you receive an award or a payment is incidental. You are good and kind and loving because it is right, even though it is difficult sometimes. It fulfills the highest law, to treat others as we wish to be treated.” WayShouldKindSometimesSeemsCareLawSpiritualityWishDifficultHighestTreatsBe GoodTreatedAwardsShould II CareFulfillingPaymentWay To Live Author:Philip Gulley
“If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.” IfsFirstsBelieveWishGoodnessBe Good Book:Enchiridion Source: Enchiridion
“Get into something that's really personal that means something to you, where you have something to say and is something really individualized. I wish I was more aware of that when I started my career instead of doing a few things I was told would be good for me. And they weren't, because it left me empty, so I didn't do a good job anyways. I think that's what's key to what we do: It's got to be personal.” ThinkingMeanWould BeJobsLeftWishCareersKeysEmptyBe GoodGood Job Author:Brad Pitt
“If you wish to be good "Pantagruelists" (which is to say, live in peace, joy, health, and always dining well), never put too much faith in people who look out through a hole.” PeopleIfsWellsLooksJoyFaithWishToo MuchBe GoodHolesDining Author:Francois Rabelais