Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

The ordinary objects of human endeavor – property, outward success, luxury have always seemed to me contemptible. I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves. Such an ethical basis I call more proper for a herd of swine. The ideals which have lighted me on my way and time after time given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

~ Albert Einstein