Quotes about Beneficial

Hence it is predicated chiefly of the virtuous; then of the pleasant; and lastly of the useful.

Though in a plan of which justice and humanity are the foundation principles, interest ought not to be admitted into the calculation, yet it is always of advantage to the establishment of any plan to show that it is beneficial as a matter of interest. The success of any proposed plan submitted to public consideration must finally depend on the numbers interested in supporting it, united with the justice of its principles.

It is ingrained in all living creatures, first of all, to preserve their own safety, to guard against what is harmful, to strive for what is advantageous.

Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthy end.

I'm not Buddhist, but I am drawn to it because it seems the most beneficial of organised religions and the most compassionate.

A good meditation, even when it is interrupted by occasional nodding, is much more beneficial than many outward religious exercises.

Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.

Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light" (James 1:17 MSG).

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

Peace with God and the peace of God in a man's heart and the joy of fellowship with Christ have in themselves a beneficial effect upon the body and mind and will lead to the development and preservation of physical and mental power.

To undertake nothing: i. at random or without a purpose; ii. for any reason but the common good.

Thus those who are employed in poisoning souls, generally make use of some important and beneficial truth, as a vehicle by which they convey their malignant drug into the minds of the unwary!