"He who does the most good is the greatest man. Power, authority, dignity, honors, wealth and station--these are so far valuable as they put it into the hands of men to be more exemplary and more useful than they could be in an obscure and private life. But then these are means conducting to an end, and that end is goodness."

-- John Jortin

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“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.”
“It is a painful thing to say to oneself: by choosing one road I am turning my back on a thousand others. Everything is interesting; everything might be useful; everything attracts and charms a noble mind; but death is before us; mind and matter make their demands; willy-nilly we must submit and rest content as to things that time and wisdom deny us, with a glance of sympathy which is another act of our homage to the truth.”
“But I also like to be in control, like anyone else. I try to achieve a balance.”
“One must never forbid oneself anything. One must also be able to go back, one must always be able to change...”

Source : Hans Hartung, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) (1975). “Hans Hartung: Paintings, 1971-1975 : [exhibition], October 16, 1975-January 4, 1976 : [catalogue].”, p.25, Metropolitan Museum of Art
“I've definitely become much more aware of physical stunts.”
“I believe in animal rights, human rights, land rights, water rights, air rights.”
“We need to simplify our tax code. We need to make sure that it's not too cumbersome for people to be able to comply with. And that they don't end up spending more money trying to file their taxes than they do actually paying in.”

Source : "Rep. Kristi Noem: Head of the Class" by Emily Miller, humanevents.com. February 14, 2011.
“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.”

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