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Quote by Samuel Johnson
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long

He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. – Samuel Johnson

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I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual. – Samuel Johnson

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Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer. – Morihei Ueshiba

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Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it courage which arises from a sense of duty acts in a uniform manner. – Joseph Addison

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The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect. – Bill Frist

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Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage. – Confucius

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