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There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
Author
Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Unkind
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Kindness
Nothing
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Unkindness

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Self-respect is the best of all.
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Hypocrisy is oftenest clothed in the garb of religion.
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Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty and, indeed, it is a sore affliction but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.
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The cloudy weather melts at length into beauty, and the brightest smiles of the heart are born of its tears.
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Servility is disgusting to a truly noble character, and engenders only contempt.
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Hatred is self-punishment. Hatred it the coward's revenge for being intimidated.
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It is in sickness that we most feel the need of that sympathy which shows how much we are dependent upon one another for our comfort, and even necessities. Thus disease, opening our eyes to the realities of life, is an indirect blessing.
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The act of divine worship is the inestimable privilege of man, the only created being who bows in humility and adoration.
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Death comes to us, under many conditions, with all the welcome serenity of sleep.
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Prosperity seems to be scarcely safe, unless it be mixed with a little adversity.
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Too many people embrace religion from the same motives that they take a companion in wedlock, not from true love of the person, but because of a large dowry.
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Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.
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You cannot judge by outward appearances the soul is only transparent to its Maker.
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Prosperity often presages adversity.
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Be circumspect in your dealings, and let the seed you plant be the offspring of prudence and care thus fruit follows the fair blossom, as honor follows a good life.
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Lay silently the injuries you receive upon the altar of oblivion.
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The severest punishment suffered by a sensitive mind, for injury inflicted upon another, is the consciousness of having done it.
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Obedience sums up our entire duty.
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It is better to be the builder of our own name than to be indebted by descent for the proudest gifts known to the books of heraldry.
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