The Utopians feel that slaughtering our fellow creatures gradually destroys the sense of compassion, which is the finest sentiment of which our human nature is capable.
THOMAS MOREWhat though youth gave love and roses, Age still leaves us friends and wine.
More Thomas More Quotes
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See me safe up: for in my coming down, I can shift for myself.
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Sex and religion are closer to each other than either might prefer.
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It is possible to live for the next life and still be merry in this.
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It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.
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The state of things and the dispositions of men were then such, that a man could not well tell whom he might trust or whom he might fear.
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Instead of inflicting these horrible punishments, it would be far more to the point to provide everyone with some means of livelihood, so that nobody’s under the frightful necessity of becoming, first a thief, and then a corpse.
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One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated.
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Oh! blame not the bard.
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It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.
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Nobody owns anything but everyone is rich – for what greater wealth can there be than cheerfulness, peace of mind, and freedom from anxiety?
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Kindness and good nature unite men more effectually and with greater strength than any agreements whatsoever, since thereby the engagements of men’s hearts become stronger than the bond and obligation of words.
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The things we pray for, good Lord, give us grace to labor for.
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A man taking basil from a woman will love her always.
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I would uphold the law if for no other reason but to protect myself.
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The increasing influence of the Bible is marvelously great, penetrating everywhere. It carries with it a tremendous power of freedom and justice guided by a combined force of wisdom and goodness.
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