"It is generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles and design."

Ethics, Prosperity, Character, Behavior

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"It is generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles and design."

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"We are all flawed and creatures of our times. Is it fair to judge us by the unknown standards of the future?"

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"He that resolves to deal with none but honest men must leave off dealing."

Thomas Fuller, English Clergyman

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"When we constantly ask for miracles, we're unraveling the fabric of the world. A world of continuous miracles would not be a world, it would be a cartoon."

Doug Coupland, Canadian Author

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"Do not treat others as you would not like to be treated' frees one from hypocrisy. 'Treat others as you would like to be treated' enslaves one with insincerity."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

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"Might could would-they are contemptible auxiliaries."

George Eliot, British Author

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"Let thy true religion be to act right."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"It's easy to talk big, but the important thing is whether or not you clean up the shit."

Haruki Murakami, Japanese Writer

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"Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful."

Stephen King, American Author

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"He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper."

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"You can never plan the future by the past."

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"It is the nature of all greatness not to be exact."

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"It is the interest of the commercial world that wealth should be found everywhere."

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"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little."

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"Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones."

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"The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth."

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"No power so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear."

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"Never despair but if you do work on in despair."

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"All human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they have no power over the substance of original justice."

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