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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

DESERVE, n. The quality of being entitled to what somebody else obtains.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Deserve,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-03-03)

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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

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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…

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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)

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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

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)]

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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…

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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

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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)

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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.)

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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

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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/

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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/

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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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Me and my handsome bf heading on ph tour again 🥹🙏💗 he is the best fucking show and road partner, and that’s saying a lot coming from someone who used to prefer solo show going and adventures.

Feeling super #blessed and #grateful and #deserving of this love 💕

I hope I get to run into all you lovely ppl this summer!!! 🥰🤘

Me and my handsome bf heading on ph tour again 🥹🙏💗 he is the best fucking show and road partner, and that’s saying a lot coming from someone who used to prefer solo show going and adventures.

Feeling super #blessed and #grateful and #deserving of this love 💕

I hope I get to run into all you lovely ppl this summer!!! 🥰🤘

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GO TO THE THING! You don't need to be in a wheelchair to get Accessible Seating! I cried in pain through Lizzo's show in expensive TINY seats. So when I went to see JVN this month I bought the Accessible Seats! REAL CHAIRS that I fit in. That didn't kill my knees or bruise my hips. Having Lipedema, I've been in agony at events for years. NO MORE!
& now Accessible Taylor Swift tickets are mine!! #Accesibility #Lipedema #JVN #Lizzo #TaylorSwift #tickets #events #comfort #deserving #fatacceptance

GO TO THE THING! You don't need to be in a wheelchair to get Accessible Seating! I cried in pain through Lizzo's show in expensive TINY seats. So when I went to see JVN this month I bought the Accessible Seats! REAL CHAIRS that I fit in. That didn't kill my knees or bruise my hips. Having Lipedema, I've been in agony at events for years. NO MORE!
& now Accessible Taylor Swift tickets are mine!! #Accesibility #Lipedema #JVN #Lizzo #TaylorSwift #tickets #events #comfort #deserving #fatacceptance