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We falsely attribute to men a determined character - putting together all their yesterdays - and averaging them - we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is the silent poor indeed.

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Nothing endures but personal qualities.

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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted

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A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.

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To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is Godlike.

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We are rich only through what we give; and poor only through we refuse and keep.

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Oh, give us the man who sings at his work.

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An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve God with.

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The habit of looking on the best side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a years.

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I had rather have a fool make me merry, than experience make me sad.

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