George Crabbe: Goodness

George Crabbe was English poet, surgeon, and clergyman. Explore interesting quotes on goodness.
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“T was good advice, and meant, my son, Be good.”

Tale xxi, "The Learned Boy".
Tales in Verse (1812)

“He tried the luxury of doing good.”

Book iii, "Boys at School". Compare: "And learn the luxury of doing good", Oliver Goldsmith, The Traveller, Line 22.
Tales of the Hall (1819)

“Books cannot always please, however good;
Minds are not ever craving for their food.”

The Borough (1810), Letter xxiv, "Schools".