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Quote by William C. Bryant

“Remorse is virtue's root; its fair increase is fruits of innocence and blessedness.”

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William C. Bryant was an American poet, born on November 3, 1794, and died on June 12, 1878. His poetry is known for its concise language and profound emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on American literature. more

“If we put the emphasis upon the right things, if we live the life that is worth while and then fail, we will survive all disasters, we will out-live all misfortune. We should be so well balanced and symmetrical, that nothing which could ever happen could throw us off our center, so that no matter what misfortune should overtake us, there would still be a whole magnificent man or woman left after being stripped of everything else.”

“The desire to die was my one and only concern; to it I have sacrificed everything, even death.”

Desire Dies Concern My One And Only

Book:All Gall is Divided: Gnomes and Apothegms

Source: All Gall is Divided: Gnomes and Apothegms

“Dishonest people conceal their faults from themselves as well as others, honest people know and confess them.”

People Knows Wells Truth Honest Honesty Faults Confession Dishonesty Honest People

Author:Christian Nestell Bovee

“No one is wise or safe, but they that are honest.”

Wise Honest Honesty Safe Safety

Author:Walter Raleigh

“Oh for someone with a heart, head and hand. Whatever they call them, what do I care, aristocrat, democrat, autocrat, just be it one that can rule and dare not lie.”

Heart Hands Truth Care Lying Honesty Democrat Dare I Care

Author:Alfred Lord Tennyson

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