Goodness

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It is not goodness to be better than the very worst
Controls them and subdues, transmutes, bereaves
Of their bad influence, and their good receives.

Character of the Happy Warrior
I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.
A kind and gentle heart he had,
To comfort friends and foes;
The naked every day he clad
When he put on his clothes.

Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
Howe'er it be it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
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