Unalienable rights are essential limitations to all governments. Francis Hutcheson More Quotes by Francis Hutcheson More Quotes From Francis Hutcheson Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means. Francis Hutcheson wisdom healing mean The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right thus to act. Francis Hutcheson tendencies certain acting That action is best which procures the greatest happiness. Francis Hutcheson hard-work acting happiness Many are really virtuous who cannot explain what virtue is . . . But the powers themselves in reality perform their several operations with sufficient constancy and uniformity in persons of good health whatever their opinions be about them . . . Francis Hutcheson ethics opinion reality That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. Francis Hutcheson best action numbers happiness
