With every exertion, the best of men can do but a moderate amount of
good; but it seems in the power of the most contemptible individual
to do incalculable mischief.
-- Washington Irving
good; but it seems in the power of the most contemptible individual
to do incalculable mischief.
-- Washington Irving
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spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of... - Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men
will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone.
John Maynard... - To do nothing is in every man's power.
--
Samuel... - The effect of one upright individual is incalculable.
Oscar... - There are two kinds of men who never amount to much:
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but we do want them as brothers. -- Booker T.... - Try it.
The most it can do is not work.....
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Tell you later?
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Mark... - Oh what a beautiful morning!
Oh what a beautiful day...
