Richard Whately Quotes

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor's.

A man who gives his children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them fortune.

All men wish to have truth on their side; but few to be on the side of truth.

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention is of memory.

Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man.

There is a soul of truth in error; there is a soul of good in evil.