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- The innocence of the intention abates nothing of the mischief of the example.
- Robert Hall
- The gem cannot be polished without friction, not a man perfected without trials.
- Chinese Proverb
- I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
- Hermann Hesse (1877 - 1962)
- Well has it been said that there is no grief like the grief which does not speak.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882)
- We are born brave, trusting and greedy, and most of us remain greedy.
- Author Unknown
- If you would attain greatness, think no little thoughts.
- Author Unknown
- It is partly to avoid consciousness of greed that we prefer to associate with those who are at least as greedy as we ourselves. Those who consume much less are a reproach.
- Charles Horton Cooley
- He is not great who is not greatly good.
- William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)
- I believe that the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I don't mean by humility, doubt of his power. But really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not of them, but through them. And they see something divine in every other man and are endlessly, foolishly, incredibly merciful.
- John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)
- The man who is anybody and who does anything is surely going to be criticized, vilified, and misunderstood. That is part of the penalty for greatness, and every great man understands it; and understands, too, that it is no proof of greatness. The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure continously without resentment.
- Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)
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