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Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by read more

Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by indulgence and all we can gratify it with at present serves but the more to inflame its insatiable desires.

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To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.

To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Affliction Quotes,
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Shame Quotes,
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Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: General Sayings,
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Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Peace Quotes,
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