To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is perhaps the greatest service that one man can do another.
Benjamin JowettNowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard - both as regards the monuments and the inscriptions. Scarcely a word of true poetry anywhere.
Benjamin JowettThere is a great deal of hard lying in the world; especially among people whose characters are above suspicion.
Benjamin JowettWe cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.
Benjamin JowettGrace is an energy; not a mere sentiment; not a mere thought of the Almighty; not even a word of the Almighty. It is as real an energy as the energy of electricity. It is a divine energy; it is the energy of the divine affection rolling in plenteousness toward the shores of human need.
Benjamin Jowett