A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason. J. P. Morgan
It is a fact often observed, that men have written good verses under the inspiration of passion, who cannot write well under other circumstances. Ralph Waldo Emerson
A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends. Friedrich Nietzsche
Don't follow any advice, no matter how good, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind that the counsel is wise. Joan Rivers
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own. Benjamin Disraeli
He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled. Aristotle
The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, 'We did it ourselves.' Lao Tzu
It is not enough to have a good mind the main thing is to use it well. Rene Descartes
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be. Wayne Gretzky
Therefore, the good of man must be the end of the science of politics. Aristotle
Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good. Woody Allen
Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets. Yogi Berra
Technology is nothing. What's important is that you have a faith in people, that they're basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they'll do wonderful things with them. Steve Jobs
The only thing that could spoil a day was people. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself. Ernest Hemingway
We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support. George Washington
The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today. Elbert Hubbard
The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life. Aristotle
It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul. Caroline Kennedy
I do not know what the spirit of a philosopher could more wish to be than a good dancer. For the dance is his ideal, also his fine art, finally also the only kind of piety he knows, his 'divine service.' Friedrich Nietzsche
A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. Nelson Mandela