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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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Quote 3195
They value not because it is humane, lovely, and good for man; they only prize it because it was Christ who taught it.More quotes on the topics: goodness tolerance faith religion
Quote 2852
The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendshipMore quotes on the topics: hate friendship transience disappointment
Quote 2851
For the will and not the gift makes the giverMore quotes on the topics: intentions gift willpower gratitude
Quote 2850
It is not the truth that a man possesses, or believes that he possesses, but the earnest effort which he puts forward to reach the truth, which constitutes the worth of a man.More quotes on the topics: effort truth self-development character worth
Quote 2849
One can drink too much, but one never drinks enoughMore quotes on the topics: wastage necessity eat and drink disease
Quote 2848
Let us be lazy in everything, except in loving and drinking, except in being lazy.More quotes on the topics: laziness love eat and drink leisure
Quote 2847
A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.More quotes on the topics: gratitude heaven perfection god
Quote 2846
He who doesn't lose his wits over certain things has no wits to loseQuote 2845
Let the devil catch you but by a single hair, and you are his foreverMore quotes on the topics: devilment evil opportunity risk temptation
Quote 877
For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarityMore quotes on the topics: beauty causes preference
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