Gems of Thought Notes and Quotations Harvest
A collection of brief aphorisms and classical quotes on liberty trust government and human faculties. Attributed to Giles Shakespeare Bentham and Socrates the lines contrast despotism with free speech and invite reflection on governance and perception.
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Giles
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Jeremy Bentham
Defining the Essential Qualities of a Gentleman
John Galsworthy states that a true gentleman shows the will to imagine others positions, fears forced displacement of people into his own revulsion, and the power to act rightly without regard to others opinions.
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John Galsworthy
Harmful Benevolence Cited As Mixed Motive Quote
A Tacitus excerpt notes that benevolence can be harmful when the recipient feels entitled to return favors. It argues that beyond a certain point gratitude falters and hostility emerges instead of appreciation.
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Tacitus
Man portrays others to reveal his own character
A quotation attributes to Jean Paul Richter about how a person’s portrayal of others exposes their true character. It emphasizes self-insight through observed behavior and manner.
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Jean Paul Richter
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