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Gaius Sallustius Crispus:Instead of this we have

gaius sallustius crispus | distinction; | indigence | opulence; | idleness; | unworthy | ambition | avarice; | avarice | between

Instead of this we have luxury and avarice; public indigence side by side with private opulence; we glorify wealth and pursue idleness; between the worthy and the unworthy we make no distinction; all the prizes of virtue are awarded to ambition.
by Gaius Sallustius Crispus


Thomas Paine:I love the man that can smile in

thomas paine | principles | reflection | conscience | distress, | conduct, | business | approves | trouble, | strength

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
by Thomas Paine


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