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An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must origin

An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness. – Clara Barton

Other quotes by Clara Barton

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them. – Clara Barton

Category:
Fear
Author
Clara Barton
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I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past. – Clara Barton

Category:
Faith
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Clara Barton
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Happiness
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First and foremost, youve got to make yourself happy. Essentially being who you are is the most important thing. When youre after truth, happiness always comes. – Nadia Giosia

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Life finds its purpose and fulfillment in the expansion of happiness. – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

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Happiness

I think the key to life is just being a happy person, and happiness will bring you success. – Diego Val

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True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice. – Ben Jonson

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I do as much comedy as I possibly can, but Im basically limited by the imagination of the secretaries who make the decisions. – Rufus Sewell

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A person who publishes a book willfully appears before the populace with his pants down. – Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Thoughts will change and shift just like the wind and the water when youre on the boat thoughts are no different than anything else. – Jeff Bridges

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I realized my family was funny, because nobody ever wanted to leave our house. – Anthony Anderson

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