A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it without effort.
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Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their restlessness and ambition.
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No lying knight or lying priest ever prospered in any age, but especially not in the dark ones. Men prospered then only in following an openly declared purpose, and preaching candidly beloved and trusted creeds.
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An unimaginative person can neither be reverent or kind.
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