Quote by William Wordsworth
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers. - William Wordswort

Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers. – William Wordsworth

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The best portion of a good mans life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. – William Wordsworth

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Id always felt very strongly in the power of vocation. – Daniel Day-Lewis

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The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of ones inner power. – Xun Zi

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The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. – George Washington

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In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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