Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.
DemosthenesDemosthenes Usually these favors take the form of an introduction, reference, feedback, or broadcast on social media.
Adam RifkinAdam Rifkin It is not so difficult a task to plant new truths, as to root out old errors; for there is this paradox in men, they run after that which is new, but are prejudiced in favor of that which is old.
Charles Caleb ColtonCharles Caleb Colton Regarding stickyfish teams, I favor the Bigfield Fighting Koobish.
Adam RexAdam Rex The favor for the favor or One hand washes the other.
PetroniusPetronius When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with hope, people favor this deceit.
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