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“A man who is furnished with arguments from the mint will convince his antagonist much sooner than one who draws them from reason and philosophy.”

Book:Essays, Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste

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Essays, Moral and Humorous: Also Essays on Imagination and Taste

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into various moral and humorous themes. It also includes reflections on the nature of imagination and aesthetic appreciation. more

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Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison, born on May 1, 1672, and died on June 17, 1719, was an influential English essayist, dramatist, and poet. He is known for his elegant prose style and his co-authorship of the magazine 'The Spectator' with Richard Steele. more

“He is a wise man who seeks by every legitimate means to make all the money he can honestly, for money can do so many worthwhile things in this world, not merely for one's self but for others. But he is an unmitigated fool who imagines for a moment that it is more important to make the money than to make it honestly. One of the advantages of possessing money is that it facilitates one's independence and mental attitude. The man head over heels in debt is more slave than independent.”

“No social system will bring us happiness, health and prosperity unless it is inspired by something greater than materialism.”

Social Money Greater Inspired Prosperity Materialism Social Systems

Author:Clement Attlee

“A peculiarity of capital is that it cannot be employed productively without benefiting the community in which it is used.”

Used Community Money Employed

Author:William Feather

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