goodness, n.All

Goodness is not something to be praised in one who has it not in his power to be wicked, for goodness is without that power is generally nothing more than sloth, or an impotence of will.

Goodness is outside the chain of cause and effect on account of the fact that if it has causes, it is not goodness... if it has effects, then it is a reward, and is not goodness either.

Goodness is like the senses: Those who are entirely deprived of it can have no notion of thereof.

Goodness is a rare thing and those who are reputed to have it are generally only pliant or weak.

Goodness is simply becoming good by doing good.

Goodness is easy, but what is difficult is being just.

Goodness is not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

Goodness is, for the most part, nothing but indolence or weakness of will. As such, none deserve praise for being good who have not also the spirit to be bad.