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Quote by Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

“There have been errors in the administration of the most enlightened men.”

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Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, was a distinguished British statesman and the first Governor-General of India. He served from 1848 to 1854, implementing significant reforms and facing numerous challenges during his tenure. more

“Go to bed before 8 p.m. Thieves generally break in between 12 and 2 a.m., so if you spend the evening in useless talk and go to bed late, you are likely to lose your valuables and your reputation as well. Save the firing and the light that will be wasted by staying up late and get up at four in the morning. Have a cold bath and say your prayers, and after you have dressed, give your orders for the day to your wife and children and retainers and so be ready to go on duty before 6 [a.m.]”

Ifs Giving Wells Children Light Order Loses Prayer Break Morning Four Wife Advice Ready Duty Goes On Cold Bed Late Reputation Get Up Evening Useless Staying Thieves Baths Our Prayers Firing Retainers

Author:Hojo Soun

“The best friend a man can have is reading and writing, and the bad ones to avoid are Go and chess and flute and pipe.”

Men Writing Reading Friendship Chess Pipe Reading And Writing Flutes

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“Do not think you need necessarily have as fine swords and clothing as your neighbor. As long as they are not disreputable, they will do. And if you borrow and so lose your independence, you will be despised.”

Ifs Thinking Needs Long Loses Fine Independence Neighbor Materialism Clothings Despised

Author:Hojo Soun

Quote by Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

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