Good men do the most harm.

Henry Adams
Good men do the most harm.
Good men do the most harm.
Good men do the most harm.
Good men do the most harm.
About This Quote

Good men do the most harm means that a person who has a good character has a tendency to do a lot of harm to people. It is important to note that this does not mean that a good man is a bad man. It simply means that a person with a good character is going to be less likely to be happy and more likely to cause pain for those around him.

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