"Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something." ― Henry David Thoreau Topic(s): Good Tags: above, morality More From Henry David Thoreau "Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it." "Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind." "The language of friendship is not words but meanings." More In Good "If you’re not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I’d rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%."― Will Smith "Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory."― Albert Schweitzer "My mom never taught me to be waiting for some prince on a white horse to swipe me off my feet."― Tyra Banks