“The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.”
— William Dean Howells
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Primitive societies without religion have never been
“Primitive societies without religion have never been found.”
— William Dean Howells
Author: William Dean Howells
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The action is best that secures the
“The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.”
— William Dean Howells
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Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart
“Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.”
— William Dean Howells
Author: William Dean Howells
Category: wisdom
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