Quote by Irving Babbitt
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Tell him, on the contrary, that he needs, in the interest of his own happiness, to walk in the path of humility and self-control, and he will be indifferent, or even actively resentful. – Irving Babbitt

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The American reading his Sunday paper in a state of lazy collapse is perhaps the most perfect symbol of the triumph of quantity over quality…. Whole forests are being ground into pulp daily to minister to our triviality. – Irving Babbitt

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We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration. – Irving Babbitt

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The democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole question of standards and leadership because of his unbounded faith in the plain people. – Irving Babbitt

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We pray that every field of science may contribute in bringing happiness – not disaster – to human beings. – Kenichi Fukui

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There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. – Lady Blessington

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Its afterwards you realize that the feeling of happiness you had with a man didnt necessarily prove that you loved him. – Marguerite Duras

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Happiness is the reward we get for living to the highest right we know. – Richard Bach

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Golds father is dirt, yet it regards itself as noble. – Yiddish Proverb

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The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong. – Rick Perry

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My mom was Sicilian, my dad was Sicilian. Mom was a great cook, but all the women were. – Chazz Palminteri

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Who ever does not respect confidence will never find happiness in their path. – Proverb

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