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He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to ob

He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. – Chinese Proverb

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It is far more important to me to preserve an unblemished conscience than to compass any object however great. – William Ellery Channing

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The Non-Conformist Conscience makes cowards of us all. – Max Beerbohm

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No ear can hear nor tongue can tell the tortures of the inward hell! – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow. – William Cowper

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I see nothing for you on this earth but that field which I once christened Briars; go out upon that, build yourself a hut, and there begin the grand process of devouring yourself alive. I see no alternative, no other hope for you. – William Ellery Channing

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Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher. – Ty Cobb

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On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. – H. L. Mencken

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Where men of judgment creep and feel their way, The positive pronounce without dismay. – William Cowper

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