“I saw that a humble man, with the blessing of the Lord, might live on a little; and that where the heart is set on greatness, success in business did not satisfy the craving, but that commonly with an increase of wealth, the desire of wealth increased.” MenHeartLittlesMightDesireWealthLordSawsGreatnessBlessingIncreaseHumbleConsumerismBusiness SuccessCravingOverconsumptionHumble Man Book:journal Source: journal
“Abate the edge of traitors, gracious Lord, That would reduce these bloody days again And make poor England weep in streams of blood! Let them not live to taste this land's increase That would with treason wound this fair land's peace! Now civil wounds are stopped, peace lives again: That she may long live here, God say amen!” MayLongBookPoorLordBloodLandTasteFairsIncreaseEnglandEdgesWoundsStreamsBloodyGraciousTraitorTreasonAmen Book:The plays of William Shakespeare Source: The plays of William Shakespeare
“The Government and the Parliament, even the House of Lords, will consent to a large increase of electors; and men who have not considered the subject fully will imagine they have gained much by the concession.” MenGovernmentHouseLordImagineSubjectsIncreaseConsentParliamentConcessionsHouse Of Lords Book:The Public Letters of John Bright Source: The Public Letters of John Bright
“The Lord doesn't ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.” IfsAsksAbilityLordProveIncreaseCapabilityAvailabilityDependability Author:Neal A. Maxwell