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Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their re

Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their restlessness and ambition. – John Ruskin

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A great thing can only be done by a great person and they do it without effort. – John Ruskin

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Bread of flour is good; but there is bread, sweet as honey, if we would eat it, in a good book. – John Ruskin

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Its a lot easier to do good work when you have good words to say and work with good people. – Mark Harmon

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Were all of us guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progress. – Tennessee Williams

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