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There is no man suddenly either excellently good, or extremely evil.
—Juvenalis.
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He who aspires to public position, offers his character for a football.
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No character is more glorious, none deserving of universal admiration and respect, than that of helping those who are in no condition of helping themselves.
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Prosperity tries the human heart with the deepest probe, and brings forth the hidden character.
—Tacitus.