The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing; and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes.
Copy QuoteIt is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
Copy Quote View & ShareDo not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.
Copy Quote View & ShareCommitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.
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