The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality. – Benjamin Jowett
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 Jowett
We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique. – Benjamin Jowett
Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any results of the slightest value. – Benjamin Jowett
You’ve got to be success minded. You’ve got to feel that things are coming your way when you’re out selling; otherwise, you won’t be able to sell anything. – Benjamin Jowett
Nowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard. – Benjamin Jowett
There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants – more than anything else – to become rich. As long as they don’t have the money, it’ll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they’ll understand how important other things are – and have always been. – Benjamin Jowett
