Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for somethin

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau encourages individuals to surpass the expectations of morality and aspire for a higher purpose. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of not simply being "good" in a conventional sense, but instead striving to do good for a specific reason or cause. It suggests that our actions should be purpose-driven and contribute to making a meaningful difference in the world, going beyond mere adherence to moral standards. Thoreau advocates for a more ambitious and impactful approach to goodness that involves channeling our virtues towards specific goals or areas of improvement.

Topics

Good

By Henry David Thoreau

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The measure of a truly great man is the courtesy with which

The measure of a truly great man is the courtesy with which he treats lesser men.

Manners

All it takes for evil to succeed is for a few good men to do

All it takes for evil to succeed is for a few good men to do nothing...

Responsibility Society Inspirational

Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieve

Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water.

Christopher Morley

Best

Popularity? It's glory's small change.

Popularity? It's glory's small change.

There can be no high civility without a deep morality

There can be no high civility without a deep morality

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Morality Civilization

But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in

But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day.

Best

I have been able to travel all over the country and see many

I have been able to travel all over the country and see many places that I probably never would have visited. I have also participated in many charity events for worthy causes.

Travel

It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and

It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do.

Whoopi Goldberg

Power

The true index of a man's character is the health of his wif

The true index of a man's character is the health of his wife.

Health

Life goes by really fast, and it seems that there are times

Life goes by really fast, and it seems that there are times when you're burying a lot of friends and family. And then there are times that feel really precious and everybody is doing okay. This is one of those times.

Family

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I'v

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I've tried to meditate, but it's really hard for me to stay still. I'd like to try to force myself to do it, because everybody says how wonderful meditation is for you, but I can't shut my mind up. So patience and learning is the key.

Ellen DeGeneres

Learning

Remove advertising, disable a person or firm from proclaimin

Remove advertising, disable a person or firm from proclaiming its wares and their merits, and the whole of society and of the economy is transformed. The enemies of advertising are the enemies of freedom.

Freedom