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  1. A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt

    When I see someone who looks fairly desperate, I would rather give money, on the chance of sometimes giving unwisely, than to withhold it from some one person who might need a helping hand and who deserves it.

    Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) First Lady of the US (1933–1945), politician, diplomat, activist
    Column (1942-11), “If You Ask Me,” Ladies’ Home Journal, Vol. 59

    More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/84…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #charity #deserving #desperation #distrust #donation #giving #misanthropy #philanthropy #risk #trust #undeserving

  2. A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt

    When I see someone who looks fairly desperate, I would rather give money, on the chance of sometimes giving unwisely, than to withhold it from some one person who might need a helping hand and who deserves it.

    Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) First Lady of the US (1933–1945), politician, diplomat, activist
    Column (1942-11), “If You Ask Me,” Ladies’ Home Journal, Vol. 59

    More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/84…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #charity #deserving #desperation #distrust #donation #giving #misanthropy #philanthropy #risk #trust #undeserving

  3. A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt

    When I see someone who looks fairly desperate, I would rather give money, on the chance of sometimes giving unwisely, than to withhold it from some one person who might need a helping hand and who deserves it.

    Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) First Lady of the US (1933–1945), politician, diplomat, activist
    Column (1942-11), “If You Ask Me,” Ladies’ Home Journal, Vol. 59

    More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/84…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #charity #deserving #desperation #distrust #donation #giving #misanthropy #philanthropy #risk #trust #undeserving

  4. A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt

    When I see someone who looks fairly desperate, I would rather give money, on the chance of sometimes giving unwisely, than to withhold it from some one person who might need a helping hand and who deserves it.

    Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) First Lady of the US (1933–1945), politician, diplomat, activist
    Column (1942-11), “If You Ask Me,” Ladies’ Home Journal, Vol. 59

    More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/84…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #charity #deserving #desperation #distrust #donation #giving #misanthropy #philanthropy #risk #trust #undeserving

  5. A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt

    When I see someone who looks fairly desperate, I would rather give money, on the chance of sometimes giving unwisely, than to withhold it from some one person who might need a helping hand and who deserves it.

    Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) First Lady of the US (1933–1945), politician, diplomat, activist
    Column (1942-11), “If You Ask Me,” Ladies’ Home Journal, Vol. 59

    More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/84…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #charity #deserving #desperation #distrust #donation #giving #misanthropy #philanthropy #risk #trust #undeserving

  6. A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

    COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.

    Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
    “Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)

    More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective

  7. A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

    COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.

    Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
    “Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)

    More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective

  8. A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

    COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.

    Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
    “Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)

    More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective

  9. A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

    COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.

    Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
    “Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)

    More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective

  10. The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Chicago #Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. #Deserving #Class

  11. The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Chicago #Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. #Deserving #Class

  12. The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Chicago #Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. #Deserving #Class

  13. The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that Chicago #Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. #Deserving #Class

  14. A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

    Accept modestly; surrender gracefully.
     
    [Ἄτύφως μὲν λαβεῖν, εὐλύτως δὲ ἀφεῖναι.]

    Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
    Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 6, ch. 33 (8.33) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]

    More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/8313…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #acceptance #arrogance #badfortune #badluck #deserving #fortune #goodfortune #goodluck #grace #gracefulness #grudge #humbleness #humility #letitgo #modesty #pride #receive #reception #resignation #stoicism #surrender

  15. A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

    Accept modestly; surrender gracefully.
     
    [Ἄτύφως μὲν λαβεῖν, εὐλύτως δὲ ἀφεῖναι.]

    Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
    Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 6, ch. 33 (8.33) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]

    More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/8313…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #acceptance #arrogance #badfortune #badluck #deserving #fortune #goodfortune #goodluck #grace #gracefulness #grudge #humbleness #humility #letitgo #modesty #pride #receive #reception #resignation #stoicism #surrender

  16. A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

    Accept modestly; surrender gracefully.
     
    [Ἄτύφως μὲν λαβεῖν, εὐλύτως δὲ ἀφεῖναι.]

    Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
    Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 6, ch. 33 (8.33) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]

    More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/8313…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #acceptance #arrogance #badfortune #badluck #deserving #fortune #goodfortune #goodluck #grace #gracefulness #grudge #humbleness #humility #letitgo #modesty #pride #receive #reception #resignation #stoicism #surrender

  17. A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

    Accept modestly; surrender gracefully.
     
    [Ἄτύφως μὲν λαβεῖν, εὐλύτως δὲ ἀφεῖναι.]

    Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
    Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 6, ch. 33 (8.33) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]

    More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/8313…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #acceptance #arrogance #badfortune #badluck #deserving #fortune #goodfortune #goodluck #grace #gracefulness #grudge #humbleness #humility #letitgo #modesty #pride #receive #reception #resignation #stoicism #surrender

  18. A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

    Accept modestly; surrender gracefully.
     
    [Ἄτύφως μὲν λαβεῖν, εὐλύτως δὲ ἀφεῖναι.]

    Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
    Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 6, ch. 33 (8.33) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]

    More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/8313…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #acceptance #arrogance #badfortune #badluck #deserving #fortune #goodfortune #goodluck #grace #gracefulness #grudge #humbleness #humility #letitgo #modesty #pride #receive #reception #resignation #stoicism #surrender

  19. A quotation from Mark Twain

    How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it!

    Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
    Story (1905-12), “Eve’s Diary,” Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1

    More about this quote: wist.info/twain-mark/28734/

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  20. A quotation from Mark Twain

    How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it!

    Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
    Story (1905-12), “Eve’s Diary,” Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1

    More about this quote: wist.info/twain-mark/28734/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #twain #marktwain #eve #contentment #credit #deserve #deserving #earn #enjoyment #fulfillment #gratification #happiness #pleasure #result #satisfaction #work

  21. A quotation from Mark Twain

    How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it!

    Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
    Story (1905-12), “Eve’s Diary,” Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1

    More about this quote: wist.info/twain-mark/28734/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #twain #marktwain #eve #contentment #credit #deserve #deserving #earn #enjoyment #fulfillment #gratification #happiness #pleasure #result #satisfaction #work

  22. A quotation from Mark Twain

    How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it!

    Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
    Story (1905-12), “Eve’s Diary,” Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 112, No. 1

    More about this quote: wist.info/twain-mark/28734/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #twain #marktwain #eve #contentment #credit #deserve #deserving #earn #enjoyment #fulfillment #gratification #happiness #pleasure #result #satisfaction #work

  23. A quotation from Samuel Johnson

    To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity; the next is, to strive, and deserve to conquer: but he whose life has passed without a contest, and who can boast neither success nor merit, can survey himself only as a useless filler of existence; and if he is content with his own character, must owe his satisfaction to insensibility.

    Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
    Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111

    More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/81034…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #achievement #ambition #challenge #deserving #difficulty #happiness #merit #satisfaction #selfsatisfaction #selfworth #striving #success

  24. A quotation from Samuel Johnson

    To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity; the next is, to strive, and deserve to conquer: but he whose life has passed without a contest, and who can boast neither success nor merit, can survey himself only as a useless filler of existence; and if he is content with his own character, must owe his satisfaction to insensibility.

    Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
    Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111

    More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/81034…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #achievement #ambition #challenge #deserving #difficulty #happiness #merit #satisfaction #selfsatisfaction #selfworth #striving #success

  25. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 2, § 178 (1822)

    More about this quote: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #cccolton #achievement #deserving #earning #effort #freedom #liberty #people #struggle #revolution

  26. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 2, § 178 (1822)

    More about this quote: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #cccolton #achievement #deserving #earning #effort #freedom #liberty #people #struggle #revolution

  27. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 2, § 178 (1822)

    More about this quote: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #cccolton #achievement #deserving #earning #effort #freedom #liberty #people #struggle #revolution

  28. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 2, § 178 (1822)

    More about this quote: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #cccolton #achievement #deserving #earning #effort #freedom #liberty #people #struggle #revolution

  29. A quotation from Josh Billings

    He who expekts to be praized every time he duz a virtewous thing will soon git tired of the bizzness.
     
    [He who expects to be praised every time he does a virtuous thing will soon get tired of the business.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-07 (1875 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/79581/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #deserving #ego #expectations #gooddeed #justdeserts #moralduty #motivation #praise #pride #virtue #doinggood

  30. A quotation from Josh Billings

    He who expekts to be praized every time he duz a virtewous thing will soon git tired of the bizzness.
     
    [He who expects to be praised every time he does a virtuous thing will soon get tired of the business.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-07 (1875 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/79581/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #deserving #ego #expectations #gooddeed #justdeserts #moralduty #motivation #praise #pride #virtue #doinggood

  31. A quotation from Josh Billings

    He who expekts to be praized every time he duz a virtewous thing will soon git tired of the bizzness.
     
    [He who expects to be praised every time he does a virtuous thing will soon get tired of the business.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-07 (1875 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/79581/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #deserving #ego #expectations #gooddeed #justdeserts #moralduty #motivation #praise #pride #virtue #doinggood

  32. A quotation from Josh Billings

    He who expekts to be praized every time he duz a virtewous thing will soon git tired of the bizzness.
     
    [He who expects to be praised every time he does a virtuous thing will soon get tired of the business.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-07 (1875 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/79581/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #deserving #ego #expectations #gooddeed #justdeserts #moralduty #motivation #praise #pride #virtue #doinggood

  33. A quotation from Josh Billings

    He who expekts to be praized every time he duz a virtewous thing will soon git tired of the bizzness.
     
    [He who expects to be praised every time he does a virtuous thing will soon get tired of the business.]

    Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
    Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-07 (1875 ed.)

    More info about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/79581/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #joshbillings #deserving #ego #expectations #gooddeed #justdeserts #moralduty #motivation #praise #pride #virtue #doinggood

  34. A quotation from John Adams

    We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1776-08-18) to Abigail Adams

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35854/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #deserving #fitting #fortune #karma #meme #success #war #deserts

  35. A quotation from John Adams

    We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1776-08-18) to Abigail Adams

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35854/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #deserving #fitting #fortune #karma #meme #success #war #deserts

  36. A quotation from John Adams

    We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1776-08-18) to Abigail Adams

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35854/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #deserving #fitting #fortune #karma #meme #success #war #deserts

  37. A quotation from John Adams

    We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1776-08-18) to Abigail Adams

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35854/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #deserving #fitting #fortune #karma #meme #success #war #deserts

  38. A quotation from John Adams

    We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1776-08-18) to Abigail Adams

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/35854/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #johnadams #deserving #fitting #fortune #karma #meme #success #war

  39. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: Why should I have to work for everything?! It’s like saying I don’t deserve it!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1995-01-25)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4103/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bother #calvinandhobbes #deserving #effort #entitlement #labor #work

  40. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: Why should I have to work for everything?! It’s like saying I don’t deserve it!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1995-01-25)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4103/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bother #calvinandhobbes #deserving #effort #entitlement #labor #work

  41. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: Why should I have to work for everything?! It’s like saying I don’t deserve it!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1995-01-25)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4103/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bother #calvinandhobbes #deserving #effort #entitlement #labor #work

  42. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: Why should I have to work for everything?! It’s like saying I don’t deserve it!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1995-01-25)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4103/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bother #calvinandhobbes #deserving #effort #entitlement #labor #work

  43. A quotation from Bill Watterson

    CALVIN: Why should I have to work for everything?! It’s like saying I don’t deserve it!

    Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
    Calvin and Hobbes (1995-01-25)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/watterson-bill/4103/

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #bother #calvinandhobbes #deserving #effort #entitlement #labor #work

  44. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    The two most precious things on this side the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 555 (1820)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #courage #deserving #gossip #life #living #mortality #name #reputation #slander

  45. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    The two most precious things on this side the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 555 (1820)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #courage #deserving #gossip #life #living #mortality #name #reputation #slander

  46. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    The two most precious things on this side the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 555 (1820)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #courage #deserving #gossip #life #living #mortality #name #reputation #slander

  47. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    The two most precious things on this side the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 555 (1820)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #courage #deserving #gossip #life #living #mortality #name #reputation #slander

  48. A quotation from C. C. Colton

    The two most precious things on this side the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.

    Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
    Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 555 (1820)

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  49. A quotation from Chamfort, Nicolas:

    «
    Rank without merit earns deference without respect.

    [L’importance sans mérite obtient des égards sans estime.]
    »

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    wist.info/chamfort-nicolas/732

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  50. A quotation from Chamfort, Nicolas:

    «
    Rank without merit earns deference without respect.

    [L’importance sans mérite obtient des égards sans estime.]
    »

    Full quote, sourcing, notes:
    wist.info/chamfort-nicolas/732

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