Quote by Ruth Benedict
A mans indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins

A mans indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude. – Ruth Benedict

Other quotes by Ruth Benedict

I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world. – Ruth Benedict

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Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make. – Ruth Benedict

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Other Quotes from
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Dreading that climax of all human ills the inflammation of his weekly bills. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Always live within your income, even if you have to borrow money to do so. – Josh Billings

Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them. – English Proverb

Dont borrow money from a neighbor or a friend, but of a stranger where, paying for it you shall hear of it no more. – Lord Burleigh

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