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There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon ones

There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon ones self. – John Gay

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How the mother is to be pitied who hath handsome daughters! Locks, bolts, bars, and lectures of morality are nothing to them: they break through them all. They have as much pleasure in cheating a father and mother, as in cheating at cards. – John Gay

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Daughters
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Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company. – John Gay

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Gambling (Gaming)
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A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine. – John Gay

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Company, Companions
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No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person. – Willa Cather

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Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence. – David Ben-Gurion

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I am lord of myself, accountable to none. – Benjamin Franklin

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No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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