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Merit is much more cheaply acknowledged than rewarded
Merit is much more cheaply acknowledged than rewarded
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Thy father's merit sets thee up to view,
And shows thee in the fairest point of light,
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Thy father's merit sets thee up to view,
And shows thee in the fairest point of light,
To make thy virtues, or thy faults, conspicuous.
If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; you must stir it and stump read more
If you wish in this world to advance your merits you're bound to enhance; you must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, or, trust me, you haven't a chance.
The world more often rewards the appearances of merit than merit itself.
The world more often rewards the appearances of merit than merit itself.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
We start with gifts. Merit comes from what we make of them.
We start with gifts. Merit comes from what we make of them.
